Networking
Virtual Network Gateway
Gateway is using VMs to provide connectivity inside VPN. You can connect via VPN Tunnel.
3 methods of using Virtual Network Gateway:
- VNs-to-VNs - connect two Virtual Networks
- Site-to-site - connect two networks
- Point-to-site - connect single device to network using VPN Tunnel
Virtual Network Peering
Connects Virtual Networks using Azure Backbone Infrastructure.
Express Route (Direct)
Express Route is service that allows to connect on-prem network to Azure with very high speed without using public Internet.
Direct version of Express Route links on-prem directly to MSEE (Microsoft Enterprise Edge) router, providing best throughput without use of 3-rd party solutions.