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Introduction A large enterprise customer set out to build a generative AI application using Azure OpenAI. While the app would be hosted on-premises, the customer wanted to leverage the latest…
Introduction In today’s cloud-native landscape, organizations are accelerating the deployment of web applications at unprecedented speed. But with rapid scale comes increased complexity—and a growing need for deep, actionable visibility…
Introduction As cloud and AI workloads surge, the pressure on datacenter (DC), Metro and Wide Area Network (WAN) networks has never been greater. Microsoft is tackling the physical limits of…
As organizations continue to scale containerized workloads in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), the need to secure network traffic between applications and services has never been more critical especially in regulated…
Overview Over the past decade, Azure Networking has expanded rapidly, bringing incredible tools and capabilities to help customers build, connect, and secure their cloud infrastructure. But we've also heard strong…
What are Azure CNI Overlay and Application Gateway? Azure CNI Overlay leverages logical network spaces for pod IP assignment management (IPAM). This provides enhanced IP scalability with reduced management responsibilities. Application Gateway for Containers is the latest and most recommended container L7 load-balancing solution. It introduces a new…
As enterprises accelerate their adoption of generative AI and machine learning to transform operations, enhance productivity, and deliver smarter customer experiences, Microsoft Azure has emerged as a leading platform for hosting and…
Overview As Azure Application Gateway evolves, many organizations are considering how their existing on-premises solutions—such as F5, NetScaler, and Radware—can transition to leverage Azure’s native services. During this shift to…
What is Express Route Azure ExpressRoute allows you to extend your on-premises network into the Microsoft cloud over a private connection made possible through a connectivity provider. With ExpressRoute, you…
We are excited to announce the general availability of Azure CNI Pod Subnet - Static Block Allocation – a networking solution that transforms how you scale Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters!…
By Mays_Algebary shruthi_nair As your Azure footprint grows with a hub-and-spoke topology, managing User-Defined Routes (UDRs) for inter-hub connectivity can quickly become complex and error-prone. In this article, we’ll…
By shruthi_nair Mays_Algebary Inspection plays a vital role in network architecture, and each customer may have unique inspection requirements. This article explores common inspection scenarios in both Hub-and-Spoke and…
By shruthi_nair Mays_Algebary Establishing redundant network connectivity is vital to ensuring the availability, reliability, and performance of workloads operating in hybrid and cloud environments. Proper planning and implementation…
Background The Basic SKU public IP addresses associated with Azure VPN Gateway are scheduled for retirement in September 2025. Consequently, migration to Standard SKU is essential. This document compares three…
*This post is a continuation of Azure Front Door's earlier blog on the topic. If you haven’t read it yet, you can find it: Revolutionizing hyperscale application delivery and security:…
Why DNS architecture matters in Landing Zone A well-designed DNS layer is the glue that lets workloads in disparate subscriptions discover one another quickly and securely. Getting it right during…
Overview of container network logs Container network logs offer a comprehensive way to monitor network traffic in AKS clusters. Two modes of support, stored-logs and on-demand logs, provides debugging flexibility…
In today’s dynamic cloud-first landscape, managing distributed and large-scale network infrastructures has become increasingly complex. As enterprises expand their digital footprint across multiple Azure subscriptions and regions, the demand…
Why NAT Gateway Matters in Enterprise Architectures. Unlike basic SNAT via load balancers or default Internet routing, Azure NAT Gateway: Preserves source IP across outbound flows Scales automatically for high-volume…
Establishing redundant network connectivity is vital to ensuring the availability, reliability, and performance of workloads operating in hybrid and cloud environments. Proper planning and implementation of network redundancy are key…
High Level Architecture Cross-Tenant Architecture Overview The setup involves two separate Azure tenants: Tenant A: Hosts the Storage Account. Tenant B: Hosts Azure Databricks. Databricks in Tenant B accesses the…
Establishing redundant network connectivity is vital to ensuring the availability, reliability, and performance of workloads operating in hybrid and cloud environments. Proper planning and implementation of network redundancy are key…
In today’s always-online world, we take uninterrupted access to websites, apps, and digital services for granted. But lurking in the background is a cyber threat that can grind everything to…
Azure Container Networking Interface (CNI) continues to evolve, now bolstered by the innovative capabilities of Cilium. Azure CNI Powered by Cilium (ACPC) leverages Cilium’s extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) technologies…
Overview In this guide, you will learn how to deploy a virtual network in a managed tenant (Tenant B) that draws from an Azure Virtual Network Manager (AVNM) IP Address…
We have been on an exciting journey to enhance the network observability and security capabilities of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters through our Azure Container Networking Services offering. Our initial…
Azure CNI Powered by Cilium is a high-performance data plane leveraging extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) technologies to enable features such as network policy enforcement, deep observability, and improved service…
What is virtual network TAP? Virtual network TAP allows customers continuously stream virtual machine network traffic to a network packet collector or analytics tool. Many security and performance monitoring tools…
Kubernetes users have diverse cluster networking needs, but paramount to them all are efficient pod networking and robust security features. Azure CNI (Container Networking Interface) powered by Cilium is a…
Introduction With cybersecurity attacks becoming more common in today’s digital landscape, customers are increasingly focused on securing their cloud environments. A key area of concern is how to protect virtual…
Azure Bastion provides secure RDP and SSH connections to virtual machines without exposing their IP addresses. The new Premium SKU introduces session management features like graphical session recording and private…
Route-maps is a feature that gives you the ability to control route advertisements and routing for Virtual WAN virtual hubs. Route-maps lets you have more control of the routing that…
Subnet peering refers to a method of connecting two Virtual Networks (VNETs) by linking only the subnet address spaces rather than the entire VNET address spaces. It lets users…
Following the General Availability of ExpressRoute Metro in October, 2024, we’re excited to roll it out in four new locations. This broader footprint enables more customers to benefit from increased…
Today, we are thrilled to announce the general availability of Azure Networking skills in Copilot, an extension of Copilot in Azure and Security Copilot designed to enhance cloud networking experience.…
Objective The objective of this document is to help with transitioning the ExpressRoute gateway from a non-zone-redundant SKU to a zone-redundant SKU. This upgrade enhances the reliability and availability of…
The Basics: VNET Peering Virtual Networks in Azure can be connected through VNET Peering. Peered VNETs become one routing domain, meaning that the entire IP space of each VNET is…
In the evolving Cloud and AI landscape, Microsoft is deploying state-of-the-art Hollow Core Fiber (HCF) technology in Azure’s network to optimize infrastructure and enhance performance for customers. By deploying cabled…
Virtual WAN (vWAN) introduces new security and connectivity features in Azure, including the ability to operate managed third-party firewalls and SD-WAN virtual appliances, integrated natively within a virtual WAN hub…
In modern cloud infrastructure, interconnecting resources across different Azure tenants is essential for various business scenarios, such as mergers, acquisitions, or multi-departmental collaborations. This article will walk you through creating…
If you've ever wanted to try out Azure Virtual Network Manager (AVNM) but weren't sure where to start, our team invites you to try out our lab for virtual network…
Health event logs are now fully available in all public, Azure China, and Government regions under the Azure Monitor resource log category LoadBalancerHealthEvent, providing you with enhanced capabilities to…
Option 1: IPSec Tunnels using Azure Virtual Network Gateways In this option users can simply provision Azure Virtual Network Gateways on each vhub in each vWAN environment to connect both…
Subnet peering refers to a method of connecting two Virtual Networks (VNETs) by linking only the subnet address spaces rather than the entire VNET address spaces. It lets users specify…
Multicloud computing is revolutionizing enterprise IT, enabling businesses to harness the strengths of different public cloud providers for greater agility, performance, and cost efficiency. However, without the right connectivity strategy,…
A VRF, or Virtual Routing and Forwarding, is a technology that allows multiple instances of a routing table to coexist within the same router simultaneously. This enables network segmentation and…
The adoption of Kubernetes and containerized applications is booming, leading to new challenges in visibility and security. As the landscape of cloud-native applications is rapidly evolving so are the number…
Understanding Azure networking charges is essential for businesses aiming to manage their budgets effectively. Given the complexity of Azure networking pricing, which involves various influencing factors, the goal here is…
Host-Based vs Path-Based Routing Firstly, it's important to understand that path-based routing is not the only option. When building web applications, ensuring users can access the right content efficiently is crucial.…
