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ALSO CALLED:
Proxy Servers
DEFINITION: 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 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
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Proxy Server Hardware Reports
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5 Myths on Direct-To-Net
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PRODUCT LITERATURE:
Read this brief paper to see common myths about Direct-to-Net dispelled.
Posted: 01 Jul 2009 | Published: 01 Jul 2009
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A Technical Review of Caching Technologies
sponsored by Blue Coat
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The goal of this white paper is to discuss the role of caching, describe in detail how object caching and byte caching works, and show how these caching technologies work together to deliver true performance differentiation.
Posted: 29 Jun 2009 | Published: 29 Jun 2009
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Visibility and Control with Proxy Appliances
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This paper explores a high-performance solution that can provide total visibility and control of all network users during Web-based communications with zero impact on firewall operations and network bandwidth.
Posted: 20 Apr 2009 | Published: 20 Apr 2009
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PROXY SERVER HARDWARE DEFINITION (continued): … network from outside intrusion.A proxy server receives a request for an Internet service (such as a Web page request) from a user. If it passes filtering requirements, the proxy server, assuming it is also a cache server , looks in its local cache of previously downloaded Web pages. If it finds the page, it returns it to the user without needing to forward the request to the Internet. If the page is not in the cache, the proxy server, acting as a client on behalf of the user, uses one of its own IP addresses to request the page from the server out on the Internet. When the page is returned, the … Proxy Server Hardware definition sponsored by WhatIs.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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