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Guides Azure DDoS Protection development: enabling IP/Network Protection, tuning policies, analyzing logs, simulating attacks, and applying Azure Policy. Includes troubleshooting, best practices, and architecture patterns.
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This skill provides expert guidance for Azure DDos Protection. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, security, and configuration. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.
This skill provides expert guidance for Azure DDos Protection. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, security, and configuration. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.
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mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch with query string from=learn-agent-skill. Returns Markdown.fetch_webpage with query string from=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown. Returns Markdown.| Category | Lines | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Troubleshooting | L34-L40 | Handling and investigating DDoS attacks: engaging Rapid Response, reading Defender for Cloud DDoS alerts, and analyzing DDoS Protection logs in Log Analytics for root cause and mitigation. |
| Best Practices | L41-L48 | Guidance on DDoS Protection design, cost optimization, incident response planning, and safely running/simulating DDoS tests in Azure environments |
| Decision Making | L49-L54 | Guidance on when to enable Azure DDoS Protection, comparing Standard tiers and pricing, and choosing the best tier for your app’s scale, risk, and cost requirements. |
| Architecture & Design Patterns | L55-L60 | Reference architectures and design patterns for deploying Azure DDoS Protection, including integrating inline L7 protection with network virtual appliances (NVAs). |
| Security | L61-L72 | Configuring and securing Azure DDoS IP/Network Protection using portal, CLI, and PowerShell, including permissions setup and hardening best practices. |
| Configuration | L73-L81 | Deploying and configuring Azure DDoS IP/Network Protection via ARM/Bicep, enabling monitoring and metrics, and enforcing protection using Azure Policy definitions. |
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Engage Azure DDoS Rapid Response during attacks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/ddos-rapid-response |
| Interpret Azure DDoS alerts in Defender for Cloud | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/ddos-view-alerts-defender-for-cloud |
| Analyze Azure DDoS Protection logs in Log Analytics | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/ddos-view-diagnostic-logs |
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Optimize Azure DDoS Protection costs safely | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/ddos-optimization-guide |
| Design an Azure DDoS incident response strategy | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/ddos-response-strategy |
| Apply Azure DDoS Protection fundamental best practices | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/fundamental-best-practices |
| Run Azure DDoS Protection simulation tests safely | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/test-through-simulations |
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Compare pricing and choose Azure DDoS tiers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/ddos-pricing-guide |
| Choose the right Azure DDoS Protection tier | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/ddos-protection-sku-comparison |
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Use Azure DDoS Protection reference architectures | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/ddos-protection-reference-architectures |
| Implement inline L7 DDoS protection with NVAs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/inline-protection-glb |
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Deploy Azure DDoS IP Protection with ARM template | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/manage-ddos-ip-protection-template |
| Deploy Azure DDoS Network Protection with Bicep | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/manage-ddos-protection-bicep |
| Configure Azure DDoS Network Protection via ARM template | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/manage-ddos-protection-template |
| Configure monitoring for Azure DDoS Protection | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/monitor-ddos-protection |
| Reference for Azure DDoS monitoring data | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/monitor-ddos-protection-reference |
| Use Azure Policy definitions for DDoS Protection | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/policy-reference |
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