Supported Platforms for Azure Virtual WAN
Azure Virtual WAN is a networking service that provides optimized and automated branch connectivity to Azure. You can configure and manage Virtual WAN from a variety of platforms and tools.
Management Tools
Supported Operating Systems
| Operating System | Supported Agents / Tools | Key Scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2019 / 2022 | Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI, Azure Virtual WAN Agent | Branch VPN, ExpressRoute, Site‑to‑Site |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 / 9 | Azure CLI, REST API, OpenVPN, StrongSwan | Branch VPN, Point‑to‑Site |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS / 22.04 LTS | Azure CLI, REST API, OpenVPN, StrongSwan | Branch VPN, Point‑to‑Site |
| macOS 12+ (Monterey, Ventura) | Azure CLI, REST API, OpenVPN client | Point‑to‑Site, Remote user access |
| iOS / Android | Azure VPN Client app | Point‑to‑Site mobile connectivity |
Prerequisites
- Azure subscription with Virtual WAN resource provider registered.
- Appropriate IAM role (Network Contributor or higher) on the subscription.
- Supported VPN client software for point‑to‑site connections.
- For on‑premises routers: Firmware that supports BGP and IPsec standards compatible with Azure.