Proxy servers work by bridging computers to the Internet. Internet programs such as browsers, download managers and others are associated with proxy servers, and these proxy servers will communicate with other servers on the Internet.
A proxy server is a computer server or computer program that can act as another computer to request content from the Internet or intranet.
In general, proxy servers are used to secure private computer networks connected to public networks. So, from the proxy server, the server is usually placed between the application server and the client application, where the client application is a web browser, FTP client and others, while the server application is an FTP server and web server.
Proxy Server Functions
- Connection Sharing Function
- Filtering Function
- Caching Function
Proxy Server Benefits
- Save Bandwidth
- Improve Internet Performance
- Blocking Certain Sites
- Computer Network Security
- Faster Internet Access
Types of Proxy Servers
- Anonymous Proxy
- High Anonymity Proxy
- Transparent Proxy
- Reverse Proxy
Use of Web Proxies
- Hide computer IP address
- Accessing sites blocked by ISP
- Block access to sensitive or dangerous sites
- Filter unwanted cookies
- Improve the security and privacy of internet users
