The two major free scripts that can be used for proxy sites - PHP Proxy and the other CGI. Both are great in their own way and people use them with equal ease depending upon their needs. However, there are a few basic differences between the PHP Proxy and the CGI Proxy scripts, which are briefly listed below:
Speed – when compared, the CGI Proxy is faster than the PHP Proxy.
Security – this is a very important aspect; the PHP Proxy cannot be configured to accept the SSL support and hence, cannot offer full security for sensitive content; the CGI on the other hand, supports fully the SSL.
Installation – the PHP Proxy is very easy to install. Most of the time all it needs is to download the PHP Proxy, unpack it to the local directory and run it. After you upload it, open the URL and check out to see whether everything works out fine – which in most cases will . The PHP Proxy has the capacity of configuring it in such a manner that it would permit only your clients to connect through your proxy. This can be done by opening the script and adding your client’s IP or by adding an .htaccess file, which will prompt for a password every time somebody accesses your proxy. Be sure you read the instructions carefully so you could comply with the requirements of both the host and your proxy before running it.
CGI Proxy would, on the other hand, require your host to be CGI script enabled for you to be able to run this script. The majorities do not have this facility and hence, you would need to get the feature enabled before you upload it. Once you have it enabled, you could unpack and upload it the same way you would do a PHP Proxy. Once you have that in place, upload the script to your directory and then you are all set to browse the net anonymously. Be aware though, there are other ways to get the correct IP – so do not get cute thinking you are untraceable.
Space – the PHP Proxy need very few server resources and it is easier to upload – though, it will require a much larger bandwidth. The CGI Proxy on the other hand is exactly the opposite – it uses a lot of server’s resources but requires a minuscule amount of bandwidth. Therefore, it depends on you and your requirements which one you will choose in the end.
No matter which of the scripts you would choose, ensure that you avoid some of the most common mistakes people do and sabotage their own success:
Tailoring your script – never use the proxy just as it is; tweak a bit here and there so you can get the best out of it; aim particularly at adjustment which removes pressure from your server.
Domain name – never get stuck with only one domain name; use a minimum of five names – so in case you have one blocked (caught by the host) your sites would be available through another.
Insert text – always have at least one paragraph of text included. Explain a little about your proxy and here you could do well to have the word ‘proxy’ mentioned a few times.
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