Azure Virtual Network (VNet) is a fundamental building block of Azure. It represents a logically isolated network in the cloud and is used to create a private, scalable, and high-performance network environment. This guide provides an overview of Azure Virtual Network and its key features.

Key Features of Azure Virtual Network

  • Isolation: Each VNet is isolated from other VNet instances in the same region, ensuring that your network traffic remains secure and private.
  • Scalability: VNet can scale to support thousands of virtual machines and other resources.
  • Performance: VNet offers high-performance networking capabilities with low latency and high throughput.
  • Connectivity: VNet can be connected to other Azure services, on-premises data centers, and other clouds through various connectivity options like VPN gateways, VNet Peering, and ExpressRoute.

Getting Started with Azure Virtual Network

To get started with Azure Virtual Network, follow these steps:

  1. Create a Resource Group: A resource group is a container that holds related resources for an Azure solution. Learn more about resource groups.
  2. Create a Virtual Network: In the Azure portal, navigate to "Virtual networks" and click "Create". Provide a name and other details for your VNet.
  3. Subnet Configuration: Configure subnets within your VNet. Subnets define the IP address ranges for different types of resources in your VNet.
  4. Connectivity Options: Set up connectivity options such as VPN gateways or VNet Peering to connect your VNet to other networks.

Azure Virtual Network Architecture

For a more detailed understanding of Azure Virtual Network architecture, refer to the Azure Virtual Network architecture guide.

Additional Resources

By following this guide, you will have a better understanding of Azure Virtual Network and how to leverage it for your cloud infrastructure needs.