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Azure Networking Cookbook

You're reading from   Azure Networking Cookbook Practical recipes to manage network traffic in Azure, optimize performance, and secure Azure resources

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Product type Paperback
Published in Mar 2019
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781789800227
Length 234 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Mustafa Toroman Mustafa Toroman
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Preface 1. Azure Virtual Network 2. Virtual Machine Networking FREE CHAPTER 3. Network Security Groups 4. Managing IP Addresses 5. Local and Virtual Network Gateways 6. Creating Hybrid Connections 7. DNS and Routing 8. Load Balancers 9. Traffic Manager 10. Azure Application Gateway 11. Azure Firewall 12. Other Books You May Enjoy

Creating Hybrid Connections

Hybrid connections allow us to create secure connections with Azure VNets. These connections can either be from on-premises or from other Azure VNets. Establishing connections to Azure VNet enables secure network traffic with other services that are located in different Azure VNets, different subscriptions, or outside Azure (in different clouds or on-premises). Using secure connections removes the need for publicly exposed endpoints that present a potential security risk. This is especially important when we consider management, where opening public endpoints creates a security risk and presents a major issue. For example, if we consider managing virtual machines, it's a common practice to use either Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) or PowerShell for management. Exposing these ports to public access presents a great risk. A best practice is to disable...

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