Oracle iPlanet Web Proxy Server 4.0.14 Administration Guide

About Proxy Server

Proxy Server represents the HTTP caching and acceleration foundation for high performance Internet and Intranet environments. The Proxy Server is a system for caching and filtering web content and boosting network performance, offering integration with the entire network infrastructure, cross-platform support, and centralized management capabilities. Acting as a network traffic manager, distributes and manages information efficiently so network traffic and user wait times are reduced. The Proxy Server also helps ensure that users can access network resources safely and productively, providing a secure gateway for content distribution and serving as a control point for Internet traffic.