With websites, it’s important to have a consistent method to gate keep incoming connections. This is primarily to maintain security and ensure a common access point for all traffic. Web proxy servers allow channeling of traffic and proxy content from internal servers without exposing these servers to external customers or attackers. Users to your site can access multiple technologies and platforms under a single www presence, and all mini-sites appear as a single website.
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