SSL Complete Guide 2021: HTTP to HTTPS - Reverse Proxy and Cloudflare

The video tutorial explains Cloudflare as a global reverse proxy service that hides real web server IPs, uses caching to speed up content delivery, and saves bandwidth. It details how reverse proxies work, including DNS resolution and TCP session establishment. The benefits of reverse proxies, such as IP hiding, DoS attack prevention, and caching, are highlighted. Cloudflare's ability to serve content close to clients, reducing latency, is discussed. The tutorial concludes with Cloudflare's offer of free TLS certificates and a preview of the next steps in using Cloudflare.

What is Cloudflare and what are its primary functions?

Explain the concept of a reverse proxy and its role in web architecture.

How does a web browser interact with a reverse proxy compared to a direct connection to a web server?

What are the benefits of using a reverse proxy for web servers?

Describe how reverse proxy caching works and its advantages.

How does the geographical distribution of Cloudflare servers impact latency for users?

What is the significance of Cloudflare offering free TLS certificates?