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Proxy Server Definition

A proxy is a device which allows connection to the Internet. It sits between workstations on a network and the Internet, allowing for a secure connection, allowing only certain ports or protocols to remain open. When a client requests a page, the request is sent to the proxy server, which relays it to the site. When the request is received from the site, it is forwarded back to the user. Proxy servers can be used to log internet use and block access to prohibited sites.

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