DDoS Protection
Learn about DDoS protection options available at RamNode data centers.
Table of Contents
DDoS Protection Availability
We provide inbound DDoS filtering options in all of our locations. The type and level of protection varies by location.
Atlanta / New York / Los Angeles
- Included: Up to 5 Gbps of DDoS mitigation at no additional cost
- Optional Upgrade: Up to 200 Gbps filtered IP addresses available for purchase
Higher capacity filtering helps protect against larger volumetric attacks and provides better performance during attacks.
Seattle / Netherlands
- Included: Up to 10 Gbps of DDoS mitigation at no additional cost
How DDoS Filtering Works
Our DDoS filtering systems work by:
- Monitoring all traffic entering our network
- Detecting anomalous traffic patterns indicating an attack
- Automatically filtering malicious traffic
- Allowing legitimate traffic to pass through
Types of Attacks Mitigated
Ordering DDoS-Filtered IPs
For locations that offer upgraded DDoS protection (Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles), you can order DDoS-filtered IP addresses:
Log into Client Area
Go to the Client Area
Navigate to Addons
Navigate to Services → View Available Addons
Select Your Service
Select your service
Find DDoS Addon
Look for "DDoS Filtered IP" addon
Complete Order
Complete the order
What to Expect During an Attack
Small to Medium Attacks (under filtering capacity)
- Automatic detection and filtering
- Minimal to no impact on legitimate traffic
- No action required from you
Large Attacks (exceeding capacity)
- RamNull may engage (automatic nullroute)
- Temporary service interruption
- See our RamNull documentation for details
Best Practices
- Use application-level firewalls (like iptables, CSF)
- Keep software updated to prevent exploitation
- Use Cloudflare or similar CDN for web traffic
- Monitor your server for unusual traffic patterns
- Consider DDoS-filtered IPs for mission-critical services
Reporting Attacks
If you're experiencing a DDoS attack, you don't need to report it unless it's not being automatically mitigated. Our systems will detect and filter most attacks automatically. For severe attacks or if you need assistance, open a support ticket.