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Key Takeaways
Forward Proxy
- a server that sits in front of a group of client machines. When those computers make requests to sites and services on the Internet, the proxy server intercepts those requests and then communicates with web servers on behalf of those clients, like a middleman.
- Used to avoid browsing restrictions, block access to certain content, or protect identity online
Reverse Proxy
- a server that sits in front of one or more web servers, intercepting requests from clients. This is different from a forward proxy, where the proxy sits in front of the clients.
- Used for load balancing, caching, or SSL encryption.
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