Using a DMZ and Firewalls in a Web Deployment

Most secure Web deployments involve the use of a demilitarized zone (DMZ) for greater security. A DMZ is an isolated and protected network that is separate from the corporate network.

A DMZ-based Web architecture is the preferred structure for a Web deployment of WebLogic Server. Figure 13-3 shows the components of this architecture.

Figure 13-3. A DMZ Deployment of WebLogic Server

Client requests arrive from the Internet and are routed through firewall No. 1. This firewall is configured to support only HTTP connections originating from the Internet. WebLogic Server receives requests, processes them, ...

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