Network Traffic Management

Network Traffic Management – Key Concepts (Azure) 1. System Routes (Default Routing) Azure automatically creates system routes to manage traffic flow without manual configuration. System routes handle: VM ↔ VM traffic within the same subnet VM ↔ VM traffic across subnets in the same VNet VM ↔ Internet Site-to-Site VPN and ExpressRoute traffic via gateways […]

ExpressRoute and VPN Gateway Coexisting

ExpressRoute and VPN Gateway Coexisting Scenario An enterprise uses ExpressRoute as the primary, high-performance connection to Azure and a Site-to-Site (S2S) VPN as a backup or supplemental path. Architecture Overview On-Premises Network │ ├── ExpressRoute Circuit (Private Peering) │ │ │ └── ExpressRoute Gateway │ │ │ └── Azure Virtual Network │ └── Site-to-Site VPN […]

Express Route on the Microsoft cloud

ExpressRoute Capabilities ExpressRoute provides private, dedicated connectivity between on-premises networks and Microsoft cloud services. It is available across all Azure regions, with connections established through ExpressRoute locations—datacenters where Microsoft peers with service providers. By connecting to one ExpressRoute location within a geopolitical region, you gain access to all Azure regions in that geopolitical region. Key […]