Use a Layer 4 load balancer when you need raw speed, simple routing, and stable transport-level distribution; use Layer 7 or application-aware options when...
Use robots.txt first if you want a polite request; use Cloudflare WAF if you need AhrefsBot traffic to actually stop reaching your origin. AhrefsBot...
Use UDP port scanners for focused checks, but rely on diagnostics and monitoring tools for day-to-day network assurance. A scanner can tell you whether...
