Configure network security for Azure Storage

  • Module
  • 7 Units
Intermediate
Security Engineer
Azure
Azure Storage
Azure Virtual Network
Azure Private Link

Configure network-layer access controls for Azure Storage accounts. Apply firewall rules, define virtual network and IP-based access, configure resource instance rules for Azure AI services, manage trusted service exceptions, and implement private endpoints to eliminate public endpoint exposure.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Describe how Azure Storage firewall rules restrict access through the public endpoint
  • Create virtual network rules and IP network rules for approved sources
  • Configure resource instance rules for Azure AI and PaaS services
  • Add trusted service exceptions for Azure platform services
  • Implement private endpoints for fully private storage connectivity

Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with Azure Virtual Networks, subnets, and service endpoints
  • Understanding of Azure private endpoints and Private Link
  • Familiarity with Azure AI Foundry or Azure Machine Learning at a conceptual level

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