HTTP - Forward Proxy
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1 - About
A forward proxy is a proxy configuration where the proxy gives access to a public network to client hosted on a private network
In order to get content from the origin server, the client sends a request to the forward proxy naming the origin server as the target.
The proxy then requests the content from the origin server and returns it to the client.
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3 - Typical usage
- Provide HTTP access to internal clients that are otherwise restricted by a firewall.
- web cache to reduce network usage.
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4 - Client Configuration
4.1 - Windows
The client must be specially configured to use the forward proxy to access other sites. Ie the proxy parameters.
Example with Windows:
