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Linode (Akamai) Reserved IPs

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description Linode (Akamai) Reserved IPs Overview

Linode (now part of Akamai) offers dedicated reserved IP addresses for its cloud instances. They are known for providing high-performance hardware and a very stable networking stack. Their Reserved IPs allow users to maintain consistent connectivity for SSH, VPNs, and web services. It is often cited as the best balance between 'enterprise' reliability and 'developer' simplicity.

help Linode (Akamai) Reserved IPs FAQ

Can an Akamai Linode Reserved IP move between Compute Instances?

Yes, the purpose of a Reserved IP is to preserve an address independently of one particular Compute Instance. It can be reassigned to another compatible instance in the same data-center region, which is useful during failover or replacement.

Does a Reserved IP remain allocated after its Linode is deleted?

A properly reserved address can remain in the account after the original instance is removed. That differs from an ordinary ephemeral address, which may return to the provider's pool when its instance is deleted.

Can I move a Reserved IP from one Akamai region to another?

No, Reserved IPs are region-specific because routing is tied to the data center where the address was allocated. Moving a service to another region generally requires a new address or a DNS-based migration.

Is a Reserved IP the same thing as a NodeBalancer address?

No, a Reserved IP is an address that can be assigned to compatible Compute Instances, while NodeBalancer is Akamai's managed load-balancing service. NodeBalancer distributes traffic across backend nodes and has its own networking behavior and charges.

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