Forward proxy = outbound traffic (you → internet).
Reverse proxy = inbound traffic (internet → you).
Use cases:
- Forward: logging, filtering, anonymity.
- Reverse: load balancing, DDoS protection.
Tools? Nginx for reverse, Squid for forward. Both have solid docs.
Reverse proxy = inbound traffic (internet → you).
Use cases:
- Forward: logging, filtering, anonymity.
- Reverse: load balancing, DDoS protection.
Tools? Nginx for reverse, Squid for forward. Both have solid docs.
