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Apache, one of the most widespread web server software options, is the backbone of countless websites across the globe. Its extensive use, however, makes it a prime target for Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, wherein numerous compromised systems flood the bandwidth or resources of a targeted system, often leading to service interruption. Fortunately, setting up rate limiting using Linux Bash can play a pivotal role in mitigating such risks. This post details how to secure your Apache server from DDoS threats by implementing effective rate limiting strategies. Rate limiting serves as a defensive mechanism to control the amount of incoming and outgoing traffic to or from a network.