Azure VPN Gateway Configuration Guide

Overview

This guide walks you through the initial setup and configuration of an Azure VPN Gateway. It covers the key steps for establishing a secure connection between your on-premises network and Azure Virtual Networks.

Prerequisites

You'll need an Azure subscription, an Azure Resource Group, and a virtual network configured in Azure.

Step 1: Create a Virtual Network

Create a new virtual network in Azure. This will be the foundation for your VPN connection.

You can do this through the Azure portal or the Azure CLI.

Step 2: Create a VPN Gateway

Create a new VPN Gateway in the same virtual network. This will establish the VPN tunnel.

Configure the VPN Gateway to connect to your on-premises network using your IPsec pre-shared key (PSK).

Step 3: Configure Routing

Map your on-premises network to the virtual network to allow traffic to flow through the VPN.

Step 4: Verification

Test the connection by pinging a server on your on-premises network and verifying that traffic is routed through the VPN.

Resources

Important Considerations

Security, Latency, and Bandwidth all play a crucial role in the success of the VPN implementation.

For more in-depth information, please see the official Azure documentation: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/vpn-gateway