How to choose what the network option for your Azure Open AI Service that you create?

Question

The guide does not offer information on how to deal with the network tab that comes after setting up the name and the subscription group details.

Might be useful to add this section for other user who might have the same problem in the introductory guide.

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Answer 1

Hi Amisi Espoir,

Thank you for reaching out to us on Microsoft Q&A forum.

Sorry for the inconvenience. I appreciate your question regarding the network options for your Azure Open AI Service. Here is a brief overview of the available network options:

• Azure Virtual Network: Creates a private network in Azure, providing a secure and isolated environment.
• Public endpoint: Exposes your service to the public internet, useful for external access.
• Private endpoint: Allows secure, low-latency access over a private connection.

The Azure Open AI documentation typically outlines the necessary steps, including any specific network configurations required. If the documentation doesn't mention any changes to the network settings, it's safe to assume that the default settings are applicable and sufficient for most users. If there are additional settings or configurations that need to be adjusted, the documentation will explicitly mention them. This approach ensures that users can easily follow the guidelines without encountering issues related to network configuration.

• For exercises: The default settings usually work fine. No need to change anything.
• For real use: Choose a secure option like a Virtual Network or Private Endpoint to keep your service safe. Avoid using the public internet connection unless you really need it.

I trust that your query has been resolved satisfactorily.

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