A proxy server acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources on other servers. By receiving the client's request, forwarding it to the destination server, and returning the response, the proxy can also provide caching, content filtering, and IP address masking for privacy and security.
Ask Bash
Bash is our AI bot, trained to help you pass your exam. AI Generated Content may display inaccurate information, always double-check anything important.
What does caching mean in the context of a proxy server?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
How does a proxy server enhance privacy using IP address masking?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
What is the role of content filtering in a proxy server?