Azure VPN Gateway Documentation

This section provides comprehensive documentation on Azure Virtual Private Network (VPN) Gateway, helping you secure and extend your on-premises networks to Azure.

Key Concepts

Azure VPN Gateway is a service that you can use to send encrypted traffic between your on-premises networks and Azure over the public Internet. It can also be used to send encrypted traffic between your Azure virtual networks.

Types of VPN Gateways

VPN Gateway SKUs

Azure VPN Gateway offers various SKUs (Stock Keeping Units) that cater to different performance and feature requirements. Understanding these SKUs is crucial for choosing the right configuration for your needs.

Getting Started

Create a VPN Gateway

Follow these steps to create a new VPN Gateway in your Azure subscription:

  1. Navigate to the Azure portal.
  2. Search for "Virtual network gateways" and select it.
  3. Click "Create".
  4. Configure the basic settings, including subscription, resource group, name, region, gateway type (VPN), VPN type (RouteBased recommended), SKU, and virtual network.
  5. Review and create the gateway.

For detailed instructions, refer to the official Azure VPN Gateway creation guide.

Configure a Site-to-Site Connection

Connect your on-premises network to Azure by configuring a connection resource on your VPN Gateway and your on-premises VPN device.

Advanced Topics

ExpressRoute and VPN Coexistence

Learn how to use Azure VPN Gateway alongside Azure ExpressRoute for hybrid connectivity solutions.

Active-Active VPN Gateways

Enhance availability and throughput by configuring your VPN Gateway in an active-active mode.

BGP Support

Understand how to use Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) for dynamic routing with Azure VPN Gateways.

Tutorials

Step-by-step guides for common VPN scenarios.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for Azure VPN connectivity.

Pricing

Understand the cost of Azure VPN Gateway services.