Running a Reverse Proxy with Apache
Monday, 26 January 2004 06:13 EST
Last year, Nick Kew released a new module that complements Apache's mod_proxy and is essential for reverse-proxying. Since then he gets regular questions and requests for help on proxying with Apache. In this article he attempts to give a comprehensive overview of the proxying and mod_proxy_html. A proxy server is a gateway for users to the Web at large. Users configure the proxy in their browser settings, and all HTTP requests are routed via the proxy.
Proxies are typically operated by ISPs and network administrators, and serve several purposes.
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