Proxy Server

                           A proxy server is a dedicated computer or a software system running on a computer that acts as an intermediary between an endpoint device, such as a computer and another server from which a user or client is requesting a service.

                     The proxy server may exist in the same machine as a firewall server or it may be on a seprate server, which forwards request through the firewall.

                    An advantages of a proxy server is that its cache can serve all users. if one or more internet site frequently requested, these are likely to be in the proxy's cache time. a proxy can also log its interactions, which can be helpful for troubleshooting.

 ---> Advantages:

• Obsecure Client IP
• Block Malicious Traffic
• Block Sites
• Log Activity
• Improve Performance

                  The function of proxy, firewall and caching can be in separate server programs or combined in a single package. proxy server are used for both legal and illegal purposes. in a enterprise, a proxy server is used to facilitates security, administrative control or caching services, among other purpose.

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