Azure Virtual WAN – Overview

PreviewAzure Virtual WAN provides a unified, global, and scalable platform for building large‑scale network connectivity architectures.

Key Benefits

Simplified Management

Centralized configuration, monitoring, and policy enforcement.

Global Reach

Connect branches, datacenters, and remote users across any Azure region.

Built‑in Security

Integrated with Azure Firewall, DDoS protection, and encryption.

Optimized Performance

Automatic routing, traffic steering, and Azure backbone utilization.

Core Components

Virtual WAN Hub – Central hub that hosts spokes, connections, and security resources.
Spokes – Attach resources like VNets, VPN sites, and ExpressRoute circuits.
VPN/ExpressRoute Connectors – Secure tunnels to on‑premises networks.
Azure Firewall & Security Services – Optional security layers applied per hub.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Azure Virtual WAN can be used for branch‑to‑branch connectivity, hub‑and‑spoke architectures, remote user access, and hybrid cloud migrations.

Sample Architecture

Getting Started

Create a Virtual WAN resource in the Azure portal.
Add a hub to the Virtual WAN.
Configure spokes (VNets, VPN sites, ExpressRoute).
Apply policies (routing, security, NAT).

az network vwan create \\
    --resource-group MyResourceGroup \\
    --name MyVirtualWAN \\
    --location eastus \\
    --type Standard
            

For a step‑by‑step tutorial, visit the Configuration guide.