Azure Ddos Protection

Organization

MicrosoftDocs

azure-ddos-protection

Expert knowledge for Azure DDoS Protection development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, security, configuration, and integrations & coding patterns. Use when enabling DDoS IP/Network Protection, tuning policies, analyzing logs/metrics, or integrating NVAs and Azure Policy, and other Azure DDos Protection related development tasks. Not for Azure Firewall (use azure-firewall), Azure Firewall Manager (use azure-firewall-manager), Azure Web Application Firewall (use azure-web-application-firewall), Azure Virtual Network (use azure-virtual-network).

Overview

Publisher	MicrosoftDocs
Repository	`Agent-Skills`
Skill name	`azure-ddos-protection`
Stars	778
Forks	126
Bundled files	Instructions only
License	CC-BY-4.0
Links	Skill source Repository Homepage

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
Self-contained
Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.
Open source
Published by MicrosoftDocs on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Azure Ddos Protection AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills/tree/main/skills/azure-ddos-protection
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills.git /tmp/Agent-Skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/Agent-Skills/skills/azure-ddos-protection .claude/skills/azure-ddos-protection

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Azure Ddos Protection in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Azure Ddos Protection on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Azure Ddos Protection is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Azure DDoS Protection Skill

This skill provides expert guidance for Azure DDoS Protection. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, security, configuration, and integrations & coding patterns. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.

How to Use This Skill

IMPORTANT for Agent: Use the Category Index below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g., L35-L120), use read_file with the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g., [security.md](security.md)), use read_file on the linked reference file

IMPORTANT for Agent: If metadata.generated_at is more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. If mcp_microsoftdocs tools are not available, suggest the user install it: Installation Guide

This skill requires network access to fetch documentation content:

Preferred: Use mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch with query string from=learn-agent-skill. Returns Markdown.
Fallback: Use fetch_webpage with query string from=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown. Returns Markdown.

Category Index

Category	Lines	Description
Troubleshooting	L35-L41	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	L42-L49	Guidance on DDoS Protection design, cost optimization, incident response planning, and running/evaluating attack simulations to validate and improve your protection strategy.
Decision Making	L50-L55	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	L56-L61	Reference architectures and design patterns for deploying Azure DDoS Protection, including integrating inline L7 protection with network virtual appliances (NVAs).
Security	L62-L72	Configuring and securing Azure DDoS IP/Network Protection using portal, CLI, and PowerShell, including permissions setup and hardening best practices.
Configuration	L73-L85	Configuring and deploying Azure DDoS IP/Network Protection (portal, ARM, Bicep, PowerShell), plus monitoring, metrics/logs, and Azure Policy for governance.
Integrations & Coding Patterns	L86-L89	Using Azure CLI to define, configure, and manage custom DDoS protection policies, including policy parameters, scopes, and deployment steps.

Troubleshooting

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

Best Practices

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 and evaluate Azure DDoS protection simulations	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/test-through-simulations

Decision Making

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

Architecture & Design Patterns

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

Security

Topic	URL
Set up Azure DDoS IP Protection using Azure CLI	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/manage-ddos-ip-protection-cli
Enable Azure DDoS IP Protection in portal	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/manage-ddos-ip-protection-portal
Create and configure Azure DDoS Network Protection in portal	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/manage-ddos-protection
Configure Azure DDoS Network Protection using Azure CLI	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/manage-ddos-protection-cli
Provision Azure DDoS Network Protection with PowerShell	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/manage-ddos-protection-powershell
Configure permissions for Azure DDoS Protection plans	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/manage-permissions
Harden and secure Azure DDoS Protection deployments	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/secure-ddos-protection

Configuration

Topic	URL
Configure Azure DDoS custom policy in portal	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/manage-ddos-custom-policy-portal
Deploy Azure DDoS custom policy via ARM template	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/manage-ddos-custom-policy-template
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 IP Protection with PowerShell	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/manage-ddos-protection-powershell-ip
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 Azure DDoS Protection monitoring metrics and logs	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

Integrations & Coding Patterns

Topic	URL
Create Azure DDoS custom policy using CLI	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/manage-ddos-custom-policy-cli

Frequently asked questions

What does the Azure Ddos Protection AI skill do?

Why use Azure Ddos Protection on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Azure Ddos Protection is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Azure Ddos Protection in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills/tree/main/skills/azure-ddos-protection. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Azure Ddos Protection?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Azure Ddos Protection?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Azure Ddos Protection with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Azure Ddos Protection AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by MicrosoftDocs under the CC-BY-4.0 license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Azure DDoS Protection Skill

How to Use This Skill

Category Index

Troubleshooting

Best Practices

Decision Making

Architecture & Design Patterns

Security

Configuration

Integrations & Coding Patterns

Frequently asked questions

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