sessions-per-client

Syntax

sessions-per-client {limit value;over-limit (log-and-permit | block);}

Hierarchy Level

[edit security utm utm-policy policy-name traffic-options]

Release Information

Statement introduced in Release 9.5 of Junos OS.

Description

In an attempt to consume all available resources and hinder the ability of the device, a malicious user might generate a large amount of traffic all at once. To prevent such activity from succeeding, you can impose a session throttle.

Options

The remaining statements are explained separately.

Usage Guidelines

For configuration instructions and examples, see the Junos OS Security Configuration Guide.

Required Privilege Level

security—To view this statement in the configuration.

security-control—To add this statement to the configuration.