A server that sits in front of web servers and forwards requests to them, providing load balancing and security. Like a receptionist who directs visitors to the right department.
Nginx acts as a reverse proxy, distributing incoming website traffic across multiple servers and hiding their actual locations for security.
A server that sits in front of web servers and forwards requests to them, providing load balancing and security. Like a receptionist who directs visitors to the right department.
Nginx acts as a reverse proxy, distributing incoming website traffic across multiple servers and hiding their actual locations for security.
Related concepts include Load Balancer, Proxy, Web Server. Understanding these connections helps build a comprehensive knowledge of cloud computing concepts.