Azure ExpressRoute

What is Azure ExpressRoute?

Azure ExpressRoute provides a private, dedicated network connection between your on-premises infrastructure and Azure. It offers significantly lower latency, higher bandwidth, and enhanced security compared to public internet connections.

With ExpressRoute, you can securely connect your data centers, branch offices, and colocation facilities to Azure, allowing you to run your applications and workloads with the performance and control you need.

Key Benefits

• Reduced Latency: Minimize delays and improve application performance.
• Increased Bandwidth: Achieve higher throughput for data-intensive workloads.
• Enhanced Security: Benefit from a private, encrypted connection.
• Predictable Performance: Guarantee consistent network performance.
• Cost Optimization: Reduce bandwidth costs compared to public internet connections.

Connection Types

ExpressRoute offers several connection types to meet your specific requirements:

• Point-to-Site: Connect a single device (e.g., laptop) to Azure.
• Point-to-Point: Connect two locations together.
• Ring: Create a resilient, redundant network topology.