TLS for Proxy Operators: Chains, Ciphers, Renegotiation
Read certificate chains, pick sane ciphersuite defaults, and understand why renegotiation matters when you operate an HTTPS proxy edge.
Proxies6 min read
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Proxies
17 practical Proxies articles from Netbay Engineering — written for operators running Linux and Windows VPS in India.
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Nginx Reverse Proxy Setup from Scratch (Server Blocks)
A step-by-step Nginx reverse proxy from a clean VPS: install, server blocks, proxy_pass, upstreams, and the header set you need for real client IPs.
Proxies8 min read
mTLS with Client Certificates: What Proxies Need to Know
Mutual TLS verifies both sides of a connection with certificates. Learn when client certificates genuinely matter and how to enforce them at your proxy edge.
Proxies7 min read
Reverse Proxy Fundamentals: Why Every Server Needs One
Learn what a reverse proxy does, when to put one in front of your apps, how it terminates TLS, and the security and performance wins it delivers for your VPS.
Proxies7 min read
HTTP vs HTTPS Through a Proxy: Where TLS Ends
A practical look at where TLS terminates in forward and reverse proxy setups, and how that choice changes what a proxy can inspect, log, and cache.
Proxies6 min read