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Reference
Glossary
A proxy server is a machine used to secure and speed up traffic on a
network. The server directs traffic between workstations and Web servers,
filters requests made to the Web, or blocks them altogether. The server
can be set with specific rules, such as blocking prohibited sites or
closing certain ports. Proxy servers can also streamline network
performance: For example when a user requests a Web page, the server will
cache the page and have it ready if another user requests it.
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