Honestly, if you're just starting with a home lab, you probably don't *need* a reverse proxy right away. But once you have more than one service running, it's a game-changer.
Forward proxies are more for controlling outbound traffic (like workplaces blocking social media). Reverse proxies handle inbound traffic, load balancing, and SSL termination.
Try setting up Nginx as a reverse proxy—it’s not as scary as it sounds, and there are tons of tutorials.
Forward proxies are more for controlling outbound traffic (like workplaces blocking social media). Reverse proxies handle inbound traffic, load balancing, and SSL termination.
Try setting up Nginx as a reverse proxy—it’s not as scary as it sounds, and there are tons of tutorials.