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gizmo_240301's avatar
gizmo_240301
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Dec 23, 2015

Masking URL on browser

I have a VIP, which runs an https page and calls other 8 VIPs. And that 8 VIPs redirect this https page, add port numbers and also load balances 8 servers with 8 different port numbers. For example, ...
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Stanislas_Piro2's avatar
Stanislas_Piro2
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Dec 28, 2015

Hi Gizmo,

 

it is not possible to hide something to the user... it was possible previously but for security reason, browser display the real URL...

The only ports not displayed by the browser are default of the requested protocol:

  • http --> 80
  • https--> 443

If you want to hide port, the reverse proxy must listen on the default port and rewrite host header with port number, and sometimes rewrite responses

But, the better solution is to define in the back end server the proxy hostname and port.

ex, in tomcat, you can define the following parameters...

Look at your application admin guide if it support this feature.