Azure Networking Cost Optimization & Monitoring Azure networking is powerful — but can get expensive if you’re not careful. This post covers: What costs the most in Azure networking? How to reduce cost without compromising security Tools to monitor and alert for network health What Costs the Most? Resource Cost Impact …

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Azure Network Reference Architectures By now, you’ve learned about VNets, peering, firewalls, DNS, and more. Let’s bring it all together with real Azure networking architectures you can apply in production. Design Pattern 1: Hub-Spoke with VPN Gateway Perfect for hybrid connectivity and centralized control. Key …

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Azure Private Endpoint vs Service Endpoint So you created a Storage Account, SQL Database, or Key Vault — and now you’re wondering… Should I use a Service Endpoint or a Private Endpoint? These two features are critical for securing Azure PaaS services. But they’re not the same. Let’s break them down clearly with …

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Azure NSG vs ASG In cloud networking, firewalls and access control are your first line of defense. In Azure, the two main tools for this are: Network Security Group (NSG) Application Security Group (ASG) Let’s explore what they are, how they work, and how to use them together. What is a Network Security Group (NSG)? An …

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Azure VPN Gateway vs ExpressRoute – What Should You Use? Now that we understand VNets and peering, let’s talk about how to connect your on-premises network to Azure. Two main options: Azure VPN Gateway Azure ExpressRoute And under VPN Gateway, two common scenarios: Site-to-Site (S2S) VPN Point-to-Site (P2S) VPN Let’s …

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Azure Routing – UDR, Route Tables, and BGP Ever wonder how traffic knows where to go inside your VNet? That magic is thanks to Routing – and in Azure, it’s handled by: System Routes User Defined Routes (UDR) Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) System Routes (Default) Azure automatically adds system routes to all subnets. …

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Azure Hub-Spoke Architecture Once you understand VNets and Subnets, the next step is designing how they connect. One of the most popular architectures in Azure is called the Hub-Spoke Model. What is the Hub-Spoke Model? Think of the Hub as the central point where all shared services live — like a corporate office. Each …

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Azure Virtual Network Basics – Public vs Private If you’re getting started with Azure Networking, the first concept you must master is the Virtual Network (aka VNet). This is the foundation of all networking in Azure. What is a VNet? A Virtual Network (VNet) in Azure is like your private data center network in the …

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What is a Private Endpoint? A Private Endpoint in Azure allows you to connect to Azure services (like Storage, SQL, CosmosDB, etc.) over a private IP inside your Azure Virtual Network (VNet), instead of using the public internet. Think of it as a private IP address for an Azure service. This ensures: No traffic goes …

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