The reverse proxy capability allows applications
that are unable to configure HTTP(S) forward proxying to address the
proxy directly and have it forward these requests to a configured
destination, which is also applicable for forwarding TCP-based communications.
Note: For
an explanation of when to use a reverse proxy versus a standard proxy,
see
Virtualizing HTTP.
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Typically, you can configure the settings in the client to
route HTTP and HTTPS traffic through the proxy (forward proxying).
In some cases, the client cannot be configured with the proxy settings,
and a reverse proxy approach can be used. In such cases, the client
is directly configured with the proxy as the end point that in turn
defines the final destination. You can do this by configuring the
forwarding rule in the proxy that directs the traffic that arrives
on a specific port to the final destination.