Category: Azure Virtual Networks

Below is a step-by-step guide for creating a DNS zone and adding an A (Address) Record using the Azure Portal. Prerequisites An active Azure subscription. A domain name (optional, for public zones). Step 1: Create a DNS Zone Sign in to Azure Portal: Navigate to… [ Read More ]

What is a Network Security Group (NSG)? An NSG (Network Security Group) is a set of security rules that allow or deny traffic to Azure resources, such as Virtual Machines (VMs) and subnets. The rules in an NSG specify which traffic is allowed to flow… [ Read More ]

Extending VNet Peering with User-Defined Routes (UDRs) and Service Chaining enables advanced traffic management and network customization. This guide explains how to implement these features effectively. Key Concepts VNet Peering Direct connectivity between VNets in Azure, enabling seamless communication. User-Defined Routes (UDRs) Custom routing rules… [ Read More ]

Application Security Groups (ASGs) in Azure allow you to manage and group virtual machines (VMs) based on their application roles for network security. They help you simplify the management of security rules without worrying about IP address assignments or VM scale set updates. Instead of… [ Read More ]

To implement Service Endpoints in Azure, follow these steps. Service Endpoints allow you to securely connect virtual network (VNet) subnets to Azure services like Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, and others, without needing a public IP address. Steps to Implement Service Endpoints Step 1: Prepare… [ Read More ]

To implement System Routes and User-Defined Routes (UDRs) in Azure, follow these steps: System Routes Implementation System routes are automatically created by Azure. No manual setup is required for basic routing. They manage connectivity within a Virtual Network (VNet), between VNets, and to external networks.… [ Read More ]

To view the effective security rules in an Azure Network Security Group (NSG), you need to consider a few different methods, as effective rules can be impacted by the scope of the NSG (e.g., applied to a Virtual Machine's Network Interface Card (NIC) or a… [ Read More ]

Visualizing network topology in Azure Network Watcher provides a graphical representation of the network infrastructure, which helps to better understand how resources are connected within a virtual network. This feature offers a visual map of your network resources, such as virtual machines (VMs), network interfaces,… [ Read More ]

Here’s a step-by-step guide to implement an Azure Application Gateway, including selecting a routing method. Prerequisites Before starting, ensure you have: Azure Subscription: Access to an active Azure subscription. Resource Group: A logical container for your resources. Virtual Network (VNet): Set up a VNet with… [ Read More ]

Azure DNS is a cloud-based service provided by Microsoft Azure that allows you to host and manage your Domain Name System (DNS) records using Microsoft's global infrastructure. With Azure DNS, you can handle DNS zones and records for your domains, ensuring that users can easily… [ Read More ]