ALSO CALLED: Proxy Servers DEFINITION:What is a proxy server?<.b> In an enterprise that uses the Internet, a proxy server is a server that acts as an intermediary between a workstation user and the Internet so that the enterprise can ensure security, administrative control, and caching service. A proxy server
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WHITE PAPER: Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2006
SUMMARY:
In this white paper, learn about F5's TMOS architecture, a collection of real-time features and functions, purpose-built and designed as a full-proxy solution with the power and performance required in today's network ...
PROXY SERVER HARDWARE DEFINITION (continued): is associated with or part of a gateway server that separates the enterprise network from the outside network and a firewall server that protects the enterprise network from outside intrusion.
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