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Wired for Hybrid – What’s New in Azure Networking – April 2023
Introduction
With the rapid adoption of hybrid cloud networks, organizations are increasingly relying on Azure cloud networking to connect their on-premises data centers with their public cloud deployments. This blog post will provide an overview of the latest Azure networking technologies and offer suggestions on how to leverage them to create a secure, robust, and cost-effective hybrid cloud network.

Azure Networking Services
To build a hybrid cloud network, organizations must first understand the various Azure networking services available. These include:

* Virtual Network (VNET): VNETs are virtual networks that allow customers to securely connect their on-premises data centers and public cloud deployments. VNETs can be used to create isolated private networks that provide secure access to resources such as compute, storage, and applications.
* Network Security Groups (NSGs): NSGs are used to control inbound and outbound network traffic to and from resources. NSGs can be used to create rules that restrict or allow traffic from specific sources and destinations, allowing customers to establish secure networks.
* Application Security Groups (ASGs): ASGs are used to control network traffic on a per-application basis. ASGs allow customers to create rules that restrict or allow traffic for specific applications.
* Azure Firewall: Azure Firewall is a managed service that provides a layer of security for your hybrid cloud network. Azure Firewall can be used to block malicious or unwanted traffic, control access to resources, and monitor network activity.
* Azure ExpressRoute: ExpressRoute is a dedicated private connection between Azure and on-premises data centers. ExpressRoute provides a secure and reliable connection that is not subject to the Internet’s limitations.
* Azure Load Balancer: Load balancers are used to distribute incoming traffic across multiple instances of an application. Load balancers can be used to ensure that applications are always available and provide a high level of performance.
* Azure Traffic Manager: Traffic Manager is a service that can be used to manage the routing of incoming traffic to ensure optimal performance. Traffic Manager can be used to direct traffic to the closest instance of an application, ensuring that users experience the best possible performance.

Creating a Secure Hybrid Cloud Network
Organizations must take steps to ensure that their hybrid cloud network is secure. To do this, organizations should:

* Implement NSGs to control inbound and outbound network traffic.
* Implement ASGs to control network traffic on a per-application basis.
* Configure Azure Firewall to block malicious or unwanted traffic.
* Configure Azure ExpressRoute for secure and reliable connections.

Creating a High-Performance Hybrid Cloud Network
Organizations must also take steps to ensure that their hybrid cloud network is optimized for performance. To do this, organizations should:

* Implement Azure Load Balancer to distribute traffic across multiple instances of an application.
* Configure Azure Traffic Manager to ensure optimal performance by directing traffic to the closest instance of an application.
* Optimize network configurations to minimize latency and maximize throughput.
* Monitor network performance to identify and address potential issues.

Conclusion
Organizations are increasingly relying on Azure cloud networking to create secure and high-performance hybrid cloud networks. To do this, organizations must understand the various Azure networking services available and take steps to ensure that their hybrid cloud network is secure and optimized for performance. This blog post provided an overview of the latest Azure networking technologies and offered suggestions on how to leverage them to create a secure, robust, and cost-effective hybrid cloud network.
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