Overview of Azure Virtual WAN Partners
Azure Virtual WAN offers a rich ecosystem of partners providing specialized network services and devices that integrate seamlessly with Virtual WAN. These partners help you extend your cloud network with advanced security, optimized routing, and reliable connectivity solutions tailored to your specific business needs.
Leveraging our partner solutions, you can achieve:
- Enhanced Security: Deploy next-generation firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
- Optimized Performance: Ensure high-speed, low-latency connections to your on-premises and remote sites.
- Simplified Management: Gain unified visibility and control over your network infrastructure.
- Global Reach: Connect to diverse geographical locations with robust networking capabilities.
Featured Partner Solutions
Fortinet FortiGate
Fortinet's FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) provides comprehensive security and advanced threat protection for your Azure Virtual WAN deployments. Seamlessly integrate FortiGate into your VNet for robust perimeter security.
- Next-Generation Firewalling
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
- Web Filtering
- Application Control
Cisco Cloud Services Router (CSR 1000v)
The Cisco CSR 1000v offers a virtualized routing and security platform, enabling you to extend your existing Cisco network investments into Azure. Ideal for organizations already standardized on Cisco solutions.
- Advanced Routing Capabilities
- WAN Optimization
- Network Security Features
- Integration with Cisco SD-WAN
Palo Alto Networks VM-Series
Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Next-Generation Firewalls deliver advanced threat prevention and application visibility for securing your cloud workloads. Achieve consistent security policies across your hybrid cloud environment.
- Next-Generation Firewalling
- Threat Prevention
- Application Visibility and Control
- Automated Security Updates
Check Point CloudGuard
Check Point CloudGuard provides a unified security management platform and advanced threat prevention for cloud environments. Secure your Azure Virtual WAN with comprehensive network security services.
- Intrusion Prevention
- Malware Protection
- Advanced Threat Prevention
- Centralized Policy Management
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall
Barracuda's CloudGen Firewall offers robust security, advanced networking, and application control for Azure Virtual WAN. Simplify your network security with its integrated platform.
- Next-Generation Firewall
- VPN Connectivity
- Intrusion Detection/Prevention
- Application Control
F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition
F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE) provides application delivery networking services for Azure Virtual WAN, including load balancing, security, and optimization for your critical applications.
- Application Load Balancing
- DDoS Protection
- Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Traffic Management
How to Integrate Partner Solutions
Integrating partner solutions with Azure Virtual WAN typically involves deploying the partner's virtual appliance within your Virtual WAN hub or connected VNet. The integration process often includes:
- Selecting a Partner: Choose a partner solution that best fits your security and connectivity requirements.
- Deployment: Deploy the partner's virtual appliance from the Azure Marketplace or through their provided deployment guides.
- Configuration: Configure routing and security policies on both Azure Virtual WAN and the partner appliance to establish secure and optimized traffic flow.
- Testing: Thoroughly test connectivity, performance, and security to ensure proper integration.
Refer to the documentation provided by each partner for detailed deployment and configuration instructions. You can often find specific QuickStart templates or deployment guides linked from their respective pages.
Example Configuration Snippet (Conceptual)
The following is a conceptual example of how you might configure a route to direct traffic through a partner firewall deployed in the hub.
# Assuming 'MyVirtualWanHub' is your Virtual WAN hub
# and 'PartnerFirewallVNet' is a VNet connected to the hub
# containing the partner firewall.
# Example Azure CLI command (simplified)
az network vwan hub route-table create \
--resource-group MyResourceGroup \
--name MyVirtualWanHub \
--route-table-name Default \
--routes '{"name": "ToPartnerFirewall", "destinationType": "Cidr", "destination": "0.0.0.0/0", "nextHopType": "VnetConnection", "nextHop": "/subscriptions/YOUR_SUB_ID/resourceGroups/PartnerResourceGroup/providers/Microsoft.Network/virtualNetworks/PartnerFirewallVNet/subnets/FirewallSubnet"}'
Note: Actual commands and configurations will vary based on the specific partner solution and Azure resource naming.
Finding More Partners
The Azure Marketplace is the primary place to discover and deploy a wide range of network virtual appliances and security solutions from our partners. Filter by category (e.g., Firewall, Network Security) to find solutions that integrate with Azure Virtual WAN.