Networking

Learn more about Linode’s robust and reliable networking backbone delivered through data centers located around the world.

Linode VLAN Explained | Free and Secure Networking between Servers

In this video, we'll explain Linode’s VLAN (Virtual Local Area Networks) feature. VLAN allows you to create private L2 networks in the cloud where Linodes can communicate privately and securely.

How Different Is Networking In Cloud vs Traditional Data Centers

Dan Spataro, VP Of Infrastructure Ops at Linode, joins me to talk about the difference between networking challenges.

The OSI Model | Cloud Simplified

In this video, Walt Riberio explains the different layers of the OSI model, a conceptual model that of the different layers of networking.

What Is IPv6? | IPv4 versus IPv6 Explained

In this video, we'll discuss how IPv6 is the new "future-proof" version of IPv4 by being more secure and efficient.

How Network Peering Works | Internet Infrastructure Explained

In this video, Walt Riberio explains why connections matter, especially when choosing a cloud provider and what peering is all about.

How Linode’s network independence helps developers scale in the cloud - including more bundled network transfer.

Linode’s Network Story

Read about how Linode’s network independence contributes to our generous network transfer and network performance that meets or beats hyperscale cloud service providers.

A Tutorial for Adding and Configuring Linode Cloud Firewall

Linode Cloud Firewall is a free service used to create, configure, and add stateful network-based firewalls to Linode services using the Linode Cloud Manager and the Linode APIv4.

VLAN

Use Linode VLAN to build a private Layer 2 network for secure communication between your Linodes to secure your cloud infrastructure.

Linode Creates a More Flexible Data Center with NVIDIA Networking

How to reduce CapEx and OpEx costs in a layer 3 network design, all while maintaining an open and agile network infrastructure with NVIDIA.

Cloud Firewall

Filter network traffic by allowing it on selected ports and protocols to secure your servers with Linode Cloud Firewall.

DDoS Protection

Detect distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on your Linode infrastructure from traffic intended to make your service unavailable to users.

Common DNS Configurations

This guide explains how to use the Linode Cloud Manger to configure DNS records.