Apache Reverse Proxy: Content From Different Websites

In this tutorial let us discuss how to include content from different websites into the main website through Reverse Proxy

Reverse Proxy

A proxy server is an intermediary server that forwards requests for content from multiple clients to different servers across the Internet.

A reverse proxy server is a type of proxy server that typically sits behind the firewall in a private network and directs client requests to the appropriate backend server. A reverse proxy provides an additional level of abstraction and control to ensure the smooth flow of network traffic between clients and servers.

Common uses for a reverse proxy server include:

• Load balancing — A reverse proxy server can act as a load balancer in front of your backend servers and distribute the client requests across a group of servers.
• Web acceleration — Reverse proxies can compress inbound and outbound data, as well as cache commonly requested content, both of which speed up the flow of traffic between clients and servers. They can also perform additional tasks such as SSL encryption to take a load off of your web servers, thereby boosting their performance.
• Security and anonymity — By intercepting requests headed for your backend…