What is application router in SAP BC-CP-CF - Cloud Foundry?

SAP Term: application router

• Component: BC-CP-CF

• Component Name: Cloud Foundry

• Description: A reverse proxy per application. The so-called application router is the main entry point for each business application. It is capable of serving static content, routes between the different components a business application consists of, and handles authentication and session management.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The application router is a component of the SAP Cloud Platform Cloud Foundry (BC-CP-CF) that acts as a gateway between the user and the application. It is responsible for routing requests from the user to the appropriate application, and for providing authentication and authorization services. It also provides a single point of entry for all applications, allowing users to access multiple applications without having to log in multiple times. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The application router is used to provide secure access to applications running on the SAP Cloud Platform Cloud Foundry. It is responsible for authenticating users, authorizing access to applications, and routing requests to the appropriate application. It also provides a single point of entry for all applications, allowing users to access multiple applications without having to log in multiple times. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring the application router, it is important to ensure that it is properly secured. This includes setting up authentication and authorization services, as well as configuring secure communication protocols such as TLS/SSL. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the application router is configured correctly so that requests are routed correctly and securely. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the application router and how to configure it, please refer to the SAP Cloud Platform Cloud Foundry documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tips and tricks for configuring the application router.