Concept of Proxy Severs & use.
Greeting every one.
I have problem understanding the concept of “Proxy Severs”. I am new to field of computers and my scope of knowledge is very limited but willing to go extra mile to gain the subject knowledge.I was reading about proxy sever at the following http://www.the-scream.co.uk/html/resources/proxies.html link and a http://directory.google.com/Top/Comp...Proxies/Free/. I have two queries:-
1.Do I have to download a pieces o software and installed on my system , then connect to the internet or do have to visited a website and through that site browse the net. Which option is more safe? I down loaded a proxy sever named “AiSAliveProxyServer” but that is for 15 day trial period only .Can any one suggest only freeware proxy severs for IP hiding/masking and other stuff required to remain a anonymous on net.(For windows)
2. Is this “Proxy Sever” used to hide IP address same was the one used to test server side scripting (ASP& JSP)? Here my reference is in regards to IIS for WinNT and personal web sever for Win98.
Thanks:)
Re: Concept of Proxy Severs & use.
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Originally posted here by DÆMÔÑ
Greeting every one.
I have problem understanding the concept of “Proxy Severs”. I am new to field of computers and my scope of knowledge is very limited but willing to go extra mile to gain the subject knowledge.I was reading about proxy sever at the following http://www.the-scream.co.uk/html/resources/proxies.html link and a http://directory.google.com/Top/Comp...Proxies/Free/. I have two queries:-
1.Do I have to download a pieces o software and installed on my system , then connect to the internet or do have to visited a website and through that site browse the net. Which option is more safe? I down loaded a proxy sever named “AiSAliveProxyServer” but that is for 15 day trial period only .Can any one suggest only freeware proxy severs for IP hiding/masking and other stuff required to remain a anonymous on net.(For windows)
2. Is this “Proxy Sever” used to hide IP address same was the one used to test server side scripting (ASP& JSP)? Here my reference is in regards to IIS for WinNT and personal web sever for Win98.
Thanks:)
First, the proxy server acts as an intermediary, helping users on a private network get information from the Internet when they need it, while ensuring that network security is maintained. Second, a proxy server may store frequently requested information in a local disk cache, rapidly delivering it to multiple users without having to go back to the Internet to get it.
anonymous browsing is legal provided that you don't use your "invisbilty" for any malicious net activities, anonymous browsing hides your identity from the sites you visit and hide your surfing from local snooping. I think this "proxy" thingy is totally different from serverside programming or scripting, and has nothing to do with testing either. anyway, u can try www.cloak.com for a proxy for anonymous browsing.