what is prixy server?

Answer 1

proxy server is change your IP

Answer 2

There are lot of definations and functionality of proxy server: few are :

A server that acts as an intermediary between a workstation user and the Internet so that the enterprise can ensure security, administrative control, and caching service. A proxy server is associated with or part of a gateway server that separates the enterprise network from the outside network and a firewall server that protects the enterprise network from outside intrusion.




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A server that sits between a client application, such as a Web browser, and a real server. It intercepts all requests to the real server to see if it can fulfill the requests itself. If not, it forwards the request to the real server.


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http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/P/proxy_server.html

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Answer 3

It is a server that regulates the types of websites that can be seen by the computer on the network

Answer 4

is the server that allow other computer to browse thru proxy software install on it