Proxies for Target

Target Proxies are intermediaries for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers. They are used to manage and distribute network traffic in load balancing configurations. These proxies decide to which backend service the incoming traffic should be forwarded based on specified rules and protocol data.

What are Target Proxies?

Target proxies are intermediaries through which requests and responses are passed. They are designed to handle either HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, or TCP traffic, determine the right protocol used for balancing and communicate with the corresponding load balancer type.

Why should I use Target Proxies?

Using Target Proxies enables your system to manage multiple requests and distribute them evenly across different instances. This increases the efficiency and performance of your systems by ensuring that no single instance is overloaded with requests, providing higher availability and stability.

How do I set up Target Proxies?

Setting up a Target Proxy involves creating it and attaching it to a URL Map. This map defines the routing rules for requests, to ensure they are correctly forwarded to the appropriate backend service or bucket. Once the target proxy is created and configured, it is then attached to a forwarding rule which includes details such as IP address and the type of traffic to handle.