Azure VPN Gateway
Connect your on-premises networks to Azure.
Overview
Azure VPN Gateway is a service that you can use to create encrypted cross-premises connections to your virtual network from on-premises locations, or create encrypted connections between virtual networks. It uses the industry-standard protocols Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) and Internet Key Exchange (IKE).
✨ Key Features
- Site-to-site (S2S) VPN connections
- Point-to-site (P2S) VPN connections
- VNet-to-VNet connections
- High availability options
- Support for both policy-based and route-based VPNs
- Monitoring and diagnostics
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Managed service with high availability
- Integration with other Azure networking services
- Support for both S2S and P2S connections
Unique Value: Provides a secure, reliable, and managed way to connect your on-premises and remote networks to Azure.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Establishing a secure connection between an office and an Azure VNet
- Allowing remote developers to securely access VMs in Azure
- Connecting VNets in different Azure regions
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Scenarios requiring very high bandwidth and low latency, where ExpressRoute would be a better fit
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more integrated and easier-to-manage solution than deploying and managing your own VPN appliances in Azure.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Azure Support Plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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