Reverse Proxy Fundamentals
Delve into the core concepts of reverse proxies, how they differ from forward proxies, and their benefits for web servers.
What is a Reverse Proxy?
A reverse proxy is the mirror image of a forward proxy — it sits in front of your servers, intercepting client requests before they reach the real backends.
Reverse vs. Forward Proxy
The key split: a forward proxy fronts clients and hides them; a reverse proxy fronts servers, hides them, and routes requests to the right backend.
All lessons in this course
- What is a Proxy Server?
- Reverse Proxy Fundamentals
- Introducing API Gateways
- Forward vs Reverse Proxy: Choosing the Right Tool