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Proxy server is a dedicated server that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients on one side of the network (the client side) and the server on the other side of the network (the server side). Proxy servers are often used in corporate networks to provide a single point of access to the Internet for employees who are not directly connected to the corporate network.

Proxy servers can also be used in a demilitarized zone (DMZ) to provide a way for servers on the DMZ to communicate with servers on the internal network. In a DMZ, the servers on the DMZ are usually those that are responsible for handling sensitive data or applications.

By using a proxy server on the DMZ, the servers on the internal network can access the servers on the DMZ without having to go through the main corporate network.

Proxy servers can be a security risk because they allow unauthorized users to access the internal network. It is important to ensure that the proxy server is secure and that the users who are accessing the proxy server are authorized to do so.