Private IP addresses
If we select IP configuration, we have further options for IP addresses. An example is show in the following screenshot.
By default, a public IP address is enabled but we can disable it if needed. This is often used when the VM is in the backend and now public exposure is needed. In this case, we need to make sure that we have other options to connect to this VM, usually through a VPN. Disabling a public IP address is often in hybrid cloud scenarios when no access over the internet is needed. Beside using the public IP address assigned, we can create a new one as well here.
A private IP address is by default dynamic and can change over time. A change of IP address will not happen out of thin air but in the case of a ...
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