In addition to being a "basic" web server, and providing static and dynamic content to end-users, Apache httpd (as well as most other web servers) can also act as a reverse proxy server, also-known-as ...

In the bustling digital landscape, managing web traffic efficiently is akin to directing a riveting orchestra, with each request hitting the right note at the desired tempo. Central to this symphony ...

In a previous article, I discussed Apache Tomcat, which is the ideal way to run Java applications from your server. I explained that you can run those apps from Tomcat's default 8080 port, or you can ...

Hi guys - not sure if this is entirely the correct sub-forum but here goes. I'm ripping my hair out over a NextCloud issue that I *think* is related to my nginx reverse proxy setup, but not at all ...

VPNs offer a secure connection, but if you want faster speeds and easier setup, a proxy might be a better choice. Here’s why it could be a smarter option for everyday tasks like browsing or streaming.

I may be doing this incorrectly, so if you have any suggestions, I'm open to it. So I installed a reverse proxy server on my LAN. It's not on the DMZ because it's coming from a blade running inside a ...

Reverse proxy startup ngrok Inc. today debuted a GSLB, or global server load balancing, tool that promises to speed up application response times and reduce the risk of outages. The network traffic ...

Proxy servers and VPNs may appear similar in function, but they’re not the same tool. A proxy sits between you and the rest of the internet. It routes your request through an external server, offering ...