ReverseProxy

Concepts

In computer networks, a reverse proxy is a type of proxy server that retrieves resources on behalf of a client from one or more servers. These resources are then returned to the client as though they originated from the proxy server itself. While a forward proxy acts as an intermediary for its associated clients to contact any server, a reverse proxy acts as an intermediary for its associated servers to be contacted by any client.

Advantages

• details see here
• load balancing
• packet inspection
• rejecting
• include special encryption hardware
• caching
• hiding multiple servers
• login verification
• prevents buffer overflow exploits
• central logging
• URL rewrting