All Systems: Setting up a Reverse Proxy for Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0

Agent for Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0 requires the Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0 instance to be used as a reverse proxy.

While Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0 works in forward and reverse proxy modes, Agent for Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0 only supports Web Proxy Server 4.0 in reverse proxy mode.

Find instructions for using a reverse proxy in Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0.2 2005Q4 Administration Guide.

Follow the guidelines in the Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0 documentation to set up a reverse proxy. In summary, two methods exist for setting up a reverse proxy:

Using mapping

This method involves defining regular and reverse mappings.

Using virtual multi-hosting

This method allows the reverse proxy server to respond to multiple DNS aliases as if a different server were installed in each of those addresses.

Configure Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0 in a manner that best fits your site's deployment.