Web Application Proxy

Applies To: Windows Server 2012 R2

This content is relevant for the on-premises version of Web Application Proxy. To enable secure access to on-premises applications over the cloud, see the Azure AD Application Proxy content.

Web Application Proxy is a role service of the Remote Access server role in Windows Server® 2012 R2. Web Application Proxy provides reverse proxy functionality for web applications inside your corporate network to allow users on any device to access your web applications from outside the corporate network. Web Application Proxy pre-authenticates access to web applications by using Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS), and also functions as an AD FS proxy.

The following resources will help you install and configure the Web Application Proxy:

• Working with Web Application Proxy

• Planning to Publish Applications Using Web Application Proxy

• Web Application Proxy Walkthrough Guide

• Best Practices Analyzer for Web Application Proxy

• Web Application Proxy Cmdlets in Windows PowerShell

• Video: Installing the Web Application Proxy