Proxy and Reverse Proxy
What is a proxy?
It's a server that makes requests on your behalf.
Forward proxy use cases
- Caching
- Anonymity
- Logging
- Block Sites
- Microservices
Reverse proxy use cases
- Caching
- Load Balancing
- Ingress
- Canary
- Deployment
- Microservices
What are the differences between a proxy and a reverse proxy?
A forward proxy operates on behalf of clients, regulating traffic, masking client IP addresses, and enforcing security policies.
Client A/B/C ---> Forward Proxy ---> Internet
In contrast, a reverse proxy operates on behalf of servers, managing client requests, and providing load balancing and security features.
Internet ---> Reverse Proxy ---> Server A/B/C
