Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Hasty Treat - Scott asks Wes about Cloudflare
Mar 9, 2020
Scott and Wes dive into the world of Cloudflare, discussing its multifaceted services like DDoS protection and DNS management. They share personal insights on which features they use and why certain ones, like KV storage, aren't on their radar. The conversation includes practical tips for setting up domains while keeping existing registrars and the advantages of using Cloudflare’s unique functionalities. With a mix of humor and expert advice, they encourage experimentation with Cloudflare's offerings to enhance web development skills.
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Domain Transfer Tip
- Transfer domain names to Cloudflare for cost-effective renewals.
- Get an extra year plus remaining time, not just one year.
Orange Clouding Benefits
- Cloudflare's "orange clouding" proxies requests, offering caching and DDoS protection.
- This setup significantly reduces server load and costs.
DDoS Protection Tip
- Hide your server's IP address to prevent DDoS attacks.
- Configure firewall rules to only accept traffic from Cloudflare.