How to Set Up a Reverse Proxy Server
A reverse proxy server is a basic server installed on the network. It operates between computers with a LAN connection, forcing information to go through the proxy server before entering the network connection. Reverse proxy servers are useful where the server origin needs to be camouflaged for security reasons. They are also typically used with PC clusters, to facilitate workload balance. A reverse proxy server, for an HTTP server, can be established through Apache.
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Instructions
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Download Apache to your computer. Apache is an open source HTTP server, and can be downloaded at no cost from the Internet.
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Click "Start," found on the bottom left side of your computer screen. From the Start menu, select "Control Panel."
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Click on the "Network and Internet" icon in the control panel. This will open a new window.
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Select "Internet Options" from the Network and Internet window. This will open a control screen with multiple tabs across the top.
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Click on the "Manage" tab, in the Internet Options window. This will switch screens to the appropriate tab, where you can access a set of subtabs.
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Select the "HTTP server" subtab on the "Manage" page, and select "HTTP server" from the drop-down menu.
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Click on the server area list and select "Global Configuration."
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Expand the Server Properties window and select "Proxy."
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Open the "Reverse Proxy" tab.
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Find the "Reverse Proxy Capabilities" tab and switch the setting to "Enabled."
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Locate and select "Add" under "Proxy Request to Remote Servers."
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Locate and select "Client Request" in the Request Type drop-down menu.
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Enter Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) and adjust virtual paths to meet your individual needs.
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Click "Continue" and "OK" to complete setup, and close the window.
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