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[>_] ROOM · Networking
Load Balancing and Proxies
Master load balancing and proxy architectures. Learn to configure reverse proxies, exploit SSRF and cache poisoning, and defend enterprise traffic routing.
Room tasks
1What Is Load Balancing and Why Does It Matter
2Layer 4 vs Layer 7 Load Balancing
3Load Balancing Algorithms
4Forward vs Reverse Proxies
5Guided Lab: Configuring a Reverse Proxy with Load Balancing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a forward and reverse proxy?
A forward proxy sits in front of clients and fetches content for them, while a reverse proxy sits in front of servers and handles incoming requests. Both can filter and cache traffic.
How do load balancers work?
They distribute incoming traffic across multiple servers using algorithms like round robin or least connections, and check server health. This improves availability and performance.
How can proxies be attacked?
Misconfigurations enable attacks such as SSRF and cache poisoning. This free intermediate Codelivly room shows how those attacks work and how to defend against them.