From the course: Ubuntu Linux: Network Administration
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Configure an HTTP proxy server
From the course: Ubuntu Linux: Network Administration
Configure an HTTP proxy server
- [Instructor] Using an HTTP Proxy Server we can control or redirect client network activity. Usually a proxy is used for web traffic. Proxy's are common in organizations and enterprises where they can be used to help monitor or manage traffic. And they can be used to cache frequently needed content and resources on slower or metered connections. To prevent wasted bandwidth from repeated downloads of the same file. Proxy's can also be used by clients to avoid organizational traffic policies and limitations. So even if you don't plan on using one on your network. You should know how they work and what to look for. The software we'll use to setup an HTTP proxy is called Squid. Squid is often used as an HTTP proxy on it's own. And it can also act as a caching proxy. As an HTTP proxy, Squid takes requests from clients and then retrieves the needed resources from a remote server. Then Squid retrieves those resources to the client system. An HTTP proxy makes web requests and acts as stand…
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