Squid Proxy

Squid Proxy 7.7 is a high-performance caching and forwarding web proxy server that helps improve network performance, control internet access, and reduce bandwidth usage. It supports HTTP, HTTPS tunneling, caching, access control, logging, and proxy-based network management.

The solution supports common proxy server workflows including HTTP/HTTPS forwarding, web content caching, access control lists (ACLs), traffic monitoring, request logging, and network optimization. It is suitable for enterprise networks, development environments, testing environments, and controlled internet access use cases.

Version: Squid Proxy 7.7

Features of Squid Proxy:

• HTTP and HTTPS proxy forwarding support.
• Web content caching to improve performance and reduce bandwidth usage.
• Access control using configurable ACL rules.
• Detailed request, access, and cache logging.
• Support for HTTP CONNECT tunneling for HTTPS traffic.
• Configurable cache memory and disk storage.
• Suitable for enterprise, development, testing, and network administration environments.

Usage instructions for Squid Proxy 7.7
$ sudo su
$ systemctl status squid77
$ /usr/local/squid/sbin/squid -v
$ /usr/local/squid/sbin/squid -k parse
$ systemctl restart squid77
$ ss -lntp | grep ':3128'

Squid Configuration File: /usr/local/squid/etc/squid.conf

Access Log: /usr/local/squid/var/logs/access.log

Cache Log: /usr/local/squid/var/logs/cache.log

Access the Squid Proxy:

Proxy Address: http://your-server-ip:3128

Default Proxy Port: 3128

Test HTTP proxy:

curl -x http://127.0.0.1:3128 http://example.com

Test HTTPS proxy:

curl -x http://127.0.0.1:3128 https://example.com

Check installed version:

/usr/local/squid/sbin/squid -v

Expected Version:

Squid Cache: Version 7.7

Disclaimer: Squid Proxy is provided “as is” under applicable open-source licenses. Users are responsible for configuring access controls, firewall rules, Azure Network Security Groups, proxy permissions, and secure network access. This solution should be properly secured before exposing the proxy service to external networks or production environments.