What is reverse proxy settings in SAP BC-ESI - Enterprise Service Infrastructure?

SAP Term: reverse proxy settings

• Component: BC-ESI

• Component Name: Enterprise Service Infrastructure

• Description: Settings which are used to support reverse proxies and/or a load balancer in the Web service environment. Reverse proxy settings are necessary if the Web service provider communicates using a reverse proxy. The ABAP Web Service Framework supports the use of reverse proxies and load balancers by allowing the URLs contained in the metadata WSDL, WSIL, and Services Registry publications to be adjusted in such a way that they point to the reverse proxy or load balancer being used.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Reverse proxy settings are a component of the SAP BC-ESI Enterprise Service Infrastructure. It is a type of proxy server that retrieves resources on behalf of a client from one or more servers. It is used to improve the performance of web applications by caching static content and providing load balancing. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Reverse proxy settings can be configured in the SAP BC-ESI Enterprise Service Infrastructure. This includes setting up the proxy server, configuring the web server, and setting up the reverse proxy rules. The reverse proxy rules define how requests are routed to the appropriate web server. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring reverse proxy settings, it is important to ensure that the correct web server is selected for each request. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the reverse proxy rules are configured correctly so that requests are routed to the correct web server. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on reverse proxy settings, please refer to the SAP BC-ESI Enterprise Service Infrastructure documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to configure reverse proxy settings in SAP BC-ESI Enterprise Service Infrastructure.