Atlassian Confluence Proxy

Atlassian Confluence Proxy Proxies are tools or services used to facilitate or enable secure and effective communication between a Confluence server and its clients through a proxy server. This setup provides additional security, improves network performance, and can conceal and protect individual network addresses. This is especially useful in large teams or companies where secure, efficient, and effective data exchange is crucial.

What is Atlassian Confluence Proxy Proxies?

Atlassian Confluence Proxy Proxies refers to using a proxy server to redirect network traffic to the Atlassian Confluence platform, mostly to sift through and control network traffic, ensure secure connections, and maintain optimal performance.

Why do I need to use Atlassian Confluence Proxy Proxies?

Atlassian Confluence Proxy Proxies are commonly used for improved security, better performance, and network control. They help protect your Confluence server from invalid, unsafe, and malicious requests by serving as a barrier between your server and the internet. They can also help balance network traffic ‘load’ by splitting incoming requests across multiple servers, which can significantly improve performance and speed.

How do I set up Atlassian Confluence Proxy Proxies?

To set up Atlassian Confluence Proxy Proxies, you would require administrative access and some level of understanding of how proxy servers work. Detailed guides and instructions are usually provided by Atlassian to help with this setup. It involves configuring the base URL, updating server.xml file, and depending on your specific configuration, additional setup might be needed.