Whitelist Websites/Domains through NSG for a VM on Azure

DB-0400 1 Reputation point
2022-10-04T20:10:21.29+00:00

So I'm blocking all internet access to my VM Windows Server and I'd like to whitelist certain websites & domains via NSG for outbound access.

Right now, I'm able to whitelist IP addresses on the outbound rules via NSG but that's not enough as I also need to add domains.

Is this doable through NSG? Or is there an alternative way to do so?

I'm afraid doing so on the Windows Firewall would cut off access to the VM completely.

Any help would be appreciated!

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  1. Jackson Martins 9,641 Reputation points MVP
    2022-10-04T20:15:37.573+00:00

    Hi @DB-0400

    In the NSG you have the option to block by IP; if you want a block at this level, you will need to use an NVA (such as azure firewall)

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/firewall/tutorial-firewall-deploy-portal

    https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/solutions/network-appliances/

    Get in touch if you need more help with this issue.

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