"Proxy server" is just a other name of a web server,it derives this name because of the work it does.It acts as a intermediary between the client/user and the internet in other words one can say it as a middle man.When a client is connected to the destination through a proxy whatever it opt for accessing is first validated by the proxy filters and then the client is allowed to access it. Proxy server has its pros and cons so, we are going to discuss it.............. Advantages:1.If it happens that the remote server/web server from where you are requesting any data has filtered out your IpAddress in that scenario you cannot access that particular data but if you had accessed that data before through a proxy then there are chances that the proxy server must have stored that data in it which is called cache,it can be accessed now if you connect through the proxy server. 2.It is also used to enhance privacy and security while surfing by using anonymous proxies. 3.Proxies can also sometimes be used to speedup the browsing and access of data in a network because for caching as described above. 4.Proxies are also used for bypassing blocked sites in schools,office and also access parental blocked data. 5.It is also used for keeping log ie. web history of the users connected through it. 6.Proxies can prevent your system from getting hacked. Proxy Tools & Sites available: There are many proxy tools available but i would few of them........ 1.JAP: It provides the functionality to surf the web without being observed. This means that neither the requested server nor any observer on the Internet can know which user has viewed which web page. (Download) 2. ProxyWay: It provides easy to scan proxy lists, check proxy, filter and change proxy servers on time specified basis.The most important advantage about it is that one can create proxy chains and easily changes them on fly. (Download ) 3.Proxy sites: These can be used for quick access in schools and colleges for accessing blocked sites and data/resources. PassAll SurfProxy FilterBay Proxify Disadvantages:1.Caching nodoubt will increase the data access speed but at the same time the proxy server owner can keep a look on the cache and there he/she can find many sensitive data like passwords ,username,web browsing history etc.(Read a Problem Report) 2.Even if a person is using anonymous proxy and he/she is on encrypted connection/network still then there are techniques for intercepting both TLS and SSL encrypted connections. 3.Tunneling proxy servers are useful in access blocked site but students are able to access blocked sites ,offensive material, internet pornography etc in schools and colleges. Note:It is advisable to use proxy server which has trusted and a clear privacy policy and never use private data like username and password through proxy even if it is encrypted also.

 "Proxy server" is just a other name of a web server,it derives this name because of the work  it does.It acts as a  intermediary  between  the client/user  and the internet in other words one can say it as a middle man.When a client is connected to the destination  through a proxy whatever  it opt for accessing  is  first validated by the proxy filters and then the client is allowed to access it.

Proxy server has its pros and cons so, we are going to discuss it..............


Advantages:1.If  it happens that the remote server/web server from where you are requesting any data has filtered out your IpAddress in that scenario you cannot access that particular data but if you had accessed that data before through a proxy then there are chances that the proxy server must have stored that  data in it which is called cache,it can be accessed now if you connect through the proxy server.

2.It is also used to enhance privacy and security  while surfing by using anonymous proxies.

3.Proxies can also sometimes be used to speedup the browsing and access of data in a network because for caching as described above. 

4.Proxies are also used for bypassing  blocked sites in schools,office and also access parental blocked data.

5.It is also used for keeping log ie. web history of the users connected through it.

6.Proxies can prevent  your system from getting hacked. 


Proxy Tools  &  Sites  available:
There are many proxy tools available but i would few of them........

1.JAP:

It provides the functionality to surf the web without being observed. This means that neither the requested server nor any observer on the Internet can know which user has viewed which web page.

(Download)
2. ProxyWay:
It provides easy to scan proxy lists, check proxy, filter and change proxy servers on time specified basis.The most important advantage about it is that one can  create proxy chains and easily changes them on fly.

(Download )
3.Proxy sites:
 These can be used for quick access in schools and colleges for accessing blocked sites and data/resources.

• PassAll
• SurfProxy
• FilterBay
• Proxify

Disadvantages:1.Caching nodoubt will increase the data access speed but at the same time the proxy server owner can  keep a look on the cache and there he/she can find  many sensitive  data like passwords ,username,web browsing history etc.(Read a Problem Report)

2.Even if a person is using anonymous proxy and he/she is on encrypted connection/network still then there are techniques for intercepting both TLS and SSL encrypted connections. 

3.Tunneling   proxy servers  are useful in access blocked site but students are able to access blocked sites ,offensive material, internet pornography etc in schools and colleges.

Note:It is advisable  to use proxy server which has trusted and a clear  privacy policy and never use private data like username and password through proxy even if it is encrypted also.