tussenserver
A tussenserver, literally an intermediate server, is a server that acts as an intermediary between a client and a target server or network. It receives requests from clients, processes or forwards them, and then returns responses to the client. Tussenservers are deployed to manage, secure, or optimize communications in many network environments, from corporate IT to public services.
Common forms include forward proxies, which sit between client devices and the wider Internet, and reverse
Typical functions of a tussenserver include forwarding requests, caching frequently requested content to reduce bandwidth and
Deployment considerations include the location in the network (for example, between the internal network and the
Because the term is used in Dutch IT contexts, English-language sources may refer to related concepts as