PingGateway as a forward proxy
In contrast, PingGateway as a forward proxy is an intermediate connection point between an internal client and an external service. PingGateway regulates outbound traffic to the service, and can adapt and enrich requests. The following image illustrates PingGateway as a forward proxy:
PingGateway provides the following features as a forward proxy:
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Addition of authentication or authorization to the request
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Addition of tracer IDs to the requests
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Addition or removal of request headers or scopes