Web proxy

SmartconX provides a specialized Web Proxy connector designed to streamline the syndication process of Khoros data to Web Proxy servers.

This connector operates on a pull mechanism, effectively retrieving data from Khoros and seamlessly transferring it to the designated Web Proxy Server.

For instance, this connector is capable of fetching various types of data from the Khoros community, including roles, boards, user information, articles, posts, and comments, leveraging the Khoros Rest API for efficient data extraction.

To ensure secure authentication and data transmission, the connector employs Mutual Transport Layer Security (mTLS) when communicating with the Web Proxy endpoint.

This robust security measure enhances the integrity and confidentiality of the data exchange process, providing a reliable and protected conduit for transferring Khoros data to the Web Proxy Server.

A web proxy is an intermediary server that which facilitate communication between the client and the destination server. When a client sends a request to access a web resource (such as a website), the request is first sent to the proxy server.

• Flexibility: The mechanism should be flexible enough to extract data from various sources including databases, APIs, files, and web services.
• Scalability: It should be capable of handling large volumes of data efficiently, scaling as needed to accommodate growing data requirements.
• Scheduling: Ability to schedule data pulls at specific intervals or times to ensure timely updates and minimize manual intervention.
• Incremental Updates: Support for incremental data extraction to retrieve only the changed or new data since the last pull, reducing processing time and resource usage.
• Error Handling: Robust error handling mechanisms to deal with issues such as connection failures, timeouts, or data format inconsistencies gracefully, ensuring data integrity.
• Authentication and Authorization: Support for various authentication methods (such as API keys, OAuth, or username/password) to access protected data sources securely.
• Customization: Provision for customization and configuration options to tailor the data pull mechanism according to specific business requirements and use cases.