Reverse Proxy

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Definition

A server that sits in front of web servers and forwards requests to them, providing load balancing and security. Like a receptionist who directs visitors to the right department.

Real-World Example

Nginx acts as a reverse proxy, distributing incoming website traffic across multiple servers and hiding their actual locations for security.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

These services provide reverse proxy capabilities by distributing incoming traffic across multiple servers, enhancing security and performance.

AWS
AWS Elastic Load Balancing
AZ
Azure Application Gateway
GCP
Google Cloud Load Balancing
OCI
OCI Load Balancer

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