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THE_BLUE
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Jan 12, 2021

Connection Limit , Connection Rate Limit in virtual server

what is the recommended Connection Limit , Connection Rate Limit in virtual server which will helps detect Denial of Service attacks?
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Samir
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Jan 12, 2021

Connection Rate Limit is best option to protect DOS/DDOS attacks. I will prefer this method.

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THE_BLUE
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Jan 12, 2021

yes, but there are many mode which one is the best. on other words , how to choose the mode based on what ?

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    Samir
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    Jan 12, 2021

    I have applied iRule[Connection Rate Limit ] based on expert advice. So far we are good. Let see if any one had different ideas?

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    THE_BLUE
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    Jan 12, 2021

    Could you please share with us the irule you have used?

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    Samir
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    Jan 12, 2021

    please refer this.. It will help you..

    https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K07150625

     

    https://devcentral.f5.com/s/articles/virtual-server-connection-rate-limit-with-tables