Azure network foundation documentation

Azure network foundation services provide core connectivity for your resources in Azure.

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Azure networking documentation

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What is Azure Virtual Network

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How to connect and deliver services privately on Azure with Azure Private Link

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Azure Virtual Networking: Private Link, Virtual Network Managers, and DNS

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Azure Virtual Network

Azure Virtual Network is the fundamental building block for your private network in Azure.

Azure Private Link

Azure Private Link enables you to access Azure services over a private endpoint in your virtual network.

Azure DNS

Azure DNS provides reliable and secure name resolution for your Azure services using Azure infrastructure.

Network foundation scenarios

Design and deploy a secure network in Azure.

Design and create an isolated network

• Plan virtual networks
• Connect virtual networks
• Deploy a private endpoint with a private resolver
• Azure Private DNS zones scenarios

Secure the network

• Integrate Azure services with virtual networks for network isolation
• Virtual network encryption
• Approve Private Link connections across subscriptions
• Azure Private Endpoint DNS integration

Configure access to the network

• Filter network traffic
• Restrict network access to resources
• Approve Private Link connections across subscriptions
• Resolve Azure and on-premises domains

Learn more

Learn more about network foundation services.

Learning paths and modules

• Introduction to Azure Virtual Networks
• Configure virtual networks
• Introduction to Azure Private Link
• Design and implement private access to Azure Services
• Introduction to Azure DNS
• Intro to Azure DNS Private Resolver
• Browse all courses, learning paths, and modules.

Patterns and practices

• Azure Well-Architected Framework
• Cloud Adoption Framework
• Azure Private Link in a hub-and-spoke network
• Azure DNS Private Resolver
• Design a hybrid Domain Name System solution with Azure
• Private Link and DNS in Azure Virtual WAN
• Browse the Azure Architecture Center.

Troubleshooting and FAQs

• Azure Virtual Network FAQ
• Azure Private Link FAQ
• Azure DNS FAQ
• What is IP address 168.63.129.16?
• Troubleshooting connectivity problems between Azure VMs
• Troubleshoot Azure Private Endpoint connectivity problems
• Azure DNS troubleshooting guide

Related services

• Azure Bastion
• Route Server
• NAT Gateway
• Traffic Manager
• Private Endpoint
• Virtual network peering

Networking services

Load balancing and Content Delivery

Network security

Hybrid connectivity

Network monitoring and management