Configuring a Request Rate Shaping Class (Rate Class)
To use Request Rate Shaping, you need to add at least one Request Rate Shaping Class, or Rate class. Each Rate class defines a per-second and per-minute rate limit for events.
Rate classes are stored in the Catalog, and are invoked using the TrafficScript rate.use() function.
Adding a Rate Class to the Catalog
To add a new Rate class, click Catalogs > Rate Shaping classes. In the box labeled “Create new Rate class”, enter a name for your new class, and then click Create Class.
Rate classes contain the following configuration settings:
Setting | Description |
|---|---|
max_rate_per_minute | The maximum number of requests that can take place per minute. A value of “0” (zero) means no limit. |
max_rate_per_second | The maximum number of requests that can take place per second. A value of “0” (zero) means no limit. |
You can configure both per-second and per-minute limits if you wish. Both limits are applied (note that if the per-minute limit is more than 60-times the per-second limit, it has no effect).
Once you have configured the Rate class, click Update to commit your changes.