Summary
In this module, you learned about the Azure VPN gateway. The Azure VPN gateway enables secure, encrypted connections between an Azure virtual network and an on-premises network. You also learned about the two types of VPN gateways: policy-based and route-based. Site-to-Site (S2S) and Point-to-Site (P2S) VPN gateways, their benefits, and potential limitations were described. Lastly, the module introduced Azure Virtual WAN, a networking service that provides various networking, security, and routing functionalities.
The main takeaways from this module are:
- VPN gateway planning considers throughput, public IP address availability, VPN device compatibility, VPN gateway type, and Azure VPN Gateway SKU.
- Most VPN gateways are route-based. Route-based gateways use dynamic routing.
- There are several high availability options for VPN connections. The default option is active-standby but you can also configure active-active.
- A site-to-site VPN gateway uses IPsec tunnels to secure connections between virtual and physical networks.
- A point-to-point VPN gateway creates a secure connection to your virtual network from an individual client computer. Several authentication methods are available including Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory Domain Services.
- Network virtual appliances support connecting many different technologies. You can deploy partner solutions from the Microsoft Azure Marketplace.
Learn more with Copilot
Copilot can assist you in configuring Azure infrastructure solutions. Copilot can compare, recommend, explain, and research products and services where you need more information. Open a Microsoft Edge browser and choose Copilot (top right) or navigate to copilot.microsoft.com. Take a few minutes to try these prompts and extend your learning with Copilot.
- What is an Azure VPN gateway? Provide key features, benefits, and usage cases.
- Compare Azure site-to-site and point-to-site connections. Provide usage examples.
- What is an Azure virtual WAN? Provide usage cases and how it works.
Learn more with documentation and online training
- Introduction to Azure VPN Gateway training. This module describes what Azure VPN Gateway does, how it works, and when you should choose to use Azure VPN Gateway as a solution to meet your organization's needs.
- VPN Gateway documentation. Learn how to configure, create, and manage an Azure VPN gateway. Create encrypted cross-premises connections to your virtual network from on-premises locations, or create encrypted connections between VNets.
- Introduction to Azure Virtual WAN training. Consider constructing a wide area network (WAN) using software-defined Azure Virtual WAN networking services.
- Virtual WAN documentation. Learn how to configure, create, and manage an Azure Virtual WAN. Azure Virtual WAN is a networking service that brings many networking, security, and routing functionalities together to provide a single operational interface.