Creating a Private Link endpoint

Private Link allows us to connect to PaaS services over a secure network. As these services are usually exposed over the internet, this gives us a more secure method of access. There are two components available to make a secure connection—a Private Link endpoint and a Private Link service. Let's start by creating a Private Link endpoint first.

Getting ready

We need to create a service that will be associated with the Private Link endpoint:

1. Open the browser and go to the Azure portal via https://portal.azure.com. Select the option to create a new service. Search for SQL Server (logical server) and select the Create new option.
2. In the new pane, we must provide information in the Subscription, Resource group, Server name (must be a unique FQDN), and Location fields. Finally, we must provide credentials for the administrator login before selecting Review + create:
   

Figure 9.22: Associating a new service with a Private...