HTTP proxy is a widely used type of proxy. The main purpose is to organize the work of browsers and other programs that use the TCP protocol. Standard ports 80, 8080, 3128. Working principle: The program or browser sends a request to the proxy server to open a specific URL resource. The proxy server receives data from the requested resource and sends the data to your browser. So, what businesses can HTTP proxy be used for?
HTTP proxy uses
1. Cache downloaded files (pictures, pages) to increase the speed of opening websites
2. Restrict access to certain resources (for example, Youtube)
3. Filter data. For example, displaying a transparent image instead of a banner with an advertisement will not disrupt the design of the website, but will significantly save page loading time and bandwidth
4. Limit connection speed
5. Keep logs and monitor user traffic
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