Azure VPN Gateway Features
Secure and Reliable Connectivity
Azure VPN Gateway provides a highly available and scalable solution for connecting your on-premises networks, development and test environments, or other Azure Virtual Networks to your Azure Virtual Network. It enables secure site-to-site (S2S), client-to-site (P2S), and VNet-to-VNet connections.
Key Features of Azure VPN Gateway
Site-to-Site (S2S) VPN
Establish secure, encrypted connections between your on-premises networks and Azure. Supports IPsec/IKE VPN protocols.
Point-to-Site (P2S) VPN
Enable individual users to connect to your Azure Virtual Network from their devices securely. Supports SSL/TLS and IKEv2 VPN protocols.
VNet-to-VNet Connectivity
Connect multiple Azure Virtual Networks within the same or different regions for seamless resource communication.
ExpressRoute with VPN Gateway Coexistence
Leverage the security and benefits of both ExpressRoute private connections and VPN Gateway S2S connections on the same VNet.
Active-Active VPN Gateways
Achieve higher availability and throughput by deploying a VPN gateway with two instances, each with a unique public IP address.
Zone-Redundant Gateways
Deploy gateways across multiple Azure Availability Zones for enhanced resilience against datacenter failures.
BGP Support
Dynamically route traffic between your on-premises networks and Azure using Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) for more complex network topologies.
Connection Monitoring
Monitor the health and performance of your VPN connections with built-in Azure Monitor integration.
NAT (Network Address Translation)
Supports NAT functionality for scenarios requiring IP address translation across connected networks.
Benefits of Azure VPN Gateway
- Enhanced Security: Encrypts traffic between your networks and Azure, protecting sensitive data.
- Scalability: Adapts to your growing connectivity needs with various gateway SKUs.
- High Availability: Built-in redundancy and zone redundancy options ensure continuous connectivity.
- Cost-Effectiveness: A cost-effective alternative to dedicated private lines for many scenarios.
- Hybrid Cloud Enablement: Seamlessly integrate your on-premises infrastructure with Azure.
Learn More
Explore detailed configuration guides, best practices, and troubleshooting tips in the official Azure documentation.