A proxy server is essential to improve users’ privacy protection and network security and prevent blocking issues on the Internet. Proxy servers divided into a data center and residential proxy IPs, which have advantages, disadvantages, and usage scenarios.
I. Datacenter proxy IP pool
1. Definition
Datacenter proxy IP pool refers to the proxy servers provided by data centers. These proxy servers are usually in the server clusters within the data centers. They are built and maintained by the data center operators themselves. These servers generally have high-performance hardware facilities and a stable network environment, which can provide high-speed, durable, and high-traffic proxy services.
2. Features
(1) High IP address availability.
(2) Fast and stable network speed.
(3) Suitable for large-scale data collection.
3. Application Scenarios
Datacenter proxy IP pools are suitable for large-scale data collection, crawler applications, search engine ranking and search engine advertising, and other application scenarios requiring many IP addresses and high-speed networks.
II. Residential proxy IP pool
1. Definition
Residential proxy IP pools are proxy servers provided by residential users, usually built or rented by residential users. These proxy servers are generally maintained by residential users, with a certain degree of stability and reliability.
2. Features
The main features of residential proxy IP pools include the following.
(1) IP addresses are more realistic. The IP addresses of residential proxy IP pools are usually obtained from home broadband, which is very close to the IP addresses used by real users and is more realistic and reliable.
(2) More stable IP addresses. Residential users maintain the IP addresses of residential proxy IP pools, and these users usually use home broadband for a long time, making the IP addresses more stable.
(3) Suitable for small-scale applications. A few residential users usually provide proxy IP pools, and IP addresses are constant or vary within a fixed range.
III. Summary
In contrast, the IPs in residential proxy IP pools usually come from real residential networks. These IPs are more challenging for target websites to identify as proxy IPs. Therefore, when using residential proxy IP pools, there is usually no need to perform excessive screening and testing, and you can directly start crawling the target websites.
Of course, it is also essential to choose the right proxy service provider; for example, MaxProxy is an excellent provider that provides high-quality residential proxy IP pool service.
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