ExpressRoute Introduction

Secure, private, high‑performance connectivity between your on‑premises network and Microsoft Azure.

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What is ExpressRoute?

ExpressRoute lets you extend your on‑premises networks into the Microsoft cloud over a private, dedicated connection. Unlike typical internet connections, ExpressRoute traffic never traverses the public internet, delivering higher reliability, lower latency, and greater security.

  • Private connectivity to Azure services
  • Predictable performance with SLA‑backed latency
  • Integrated with Azure Virtual WAN and Virtual Network
  • Supports Global Reach for inter‑region connectivity

Key Concepts

Circuits

Peering Types

Bandwidth

Security

Getting Started

  1. Create an ExpressRoute circuit in the Azure portal.
  2. Choose a Provider and order a connection.
  3. Configure peering (Private, Microsoft, or Public).
  4. Validate connectivity and monitor with Azure Monitor.
az network express-route create \\
    --name MyExpressRoute \\
    --resource-group MyResourceGroup \\
    --location eastus \\
    --bandwidth 200 \\
    --peering-location "Silicon Valley" \\
    --provider "Equinix"