Create a Virtual WAN

This article guides you through the process of creating an Azure Virtual WAN. Virtual WAN is a networking service that brings together networking, security, and routing functionalities to provide a single operational interface.

Steps to Create a Virtual WAN

You can create a Virtual WAN using the Azure portal, Azure CLI, or PowerShell.

Using the Azure Portal

1. Sign in to the Azure portal.
2. In the search bar, type "Virtual WAN" and select it from the search results.
3. Click on + Create to start the creation process.
4. On the Basics tab:
   • Subscription: Select your Azure subscription.
   • Resource group: Choose an existing resource group or create a new one.
   • Instance name: Provide a unique name for your Virtual WAN.
   • Region: Select the Azure region where you want to deploy your Virtual WAN.
   • Type: Choose Standard for full functionality. Basic is deprecated.
5. Click on Review + create.
6. Once validation passes, click Create.

Figure 1: Azure Portal - Virtual WAN Creation (Basics)

Using Azure CLI

You can use the following Azure CLI command to create a Virtual WAN:

az network vwan create --name MyVirtualWAN --resource-group MyResourceGroup --location westus --sku Standard
                

• Replace MyVirtualWAN with your desired Virtual WAN name.
• Replace MyResourceGroup with your resource group name.
• Replace westus with your desired Azure region.

Using Azure PowerShell

Use the following Azure PowerShell cmdlet:

New-AzVirtualWan -VirtualWanName "MyVirtualWAN" -ResourceGroupName "MyResourceGroup" -Location "WestUS" -Sku "Standard"
                

• Adjust the parameters as needed for your deployment.

Next Steps

After creating your Virtual WAN, you will typically proceed to:

• Create and configure a Virtual Hub.
• Connect your on-premises sites using VPN devices.
• Connect your Azure Virtual Networks to the Virtual WAN.