Chapter 3
Azure VPN gateway
Overview
A virtual private network (VPN) gateway is a device that you can use to connect different networks over the internet for secure communications. These can include on-premises networks connected to Azure virtual networks (vNETs) or one Azure vNET connected to another Azure vNET. IPSec/IKEv2 is used to encrypt traffic between networks. In Azure, the service to create VPN gateways is known as the virtual network gateway service.
Azure VPN gateway features
Following are some key concepts and benefits of using a VPN gateway in your Azure design:
Managed gateway When a VPN gateway is deployed in an Azure vNET, the Azure service provisions two or more VMs in an associated subnet called the gateway subnet. These ...
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