In this blog post, you'll learn how to use ExpressRoute, a service that lets you create private connections between your on-premises infrastructure and Azure datacenters, to connect your business network to the Azure Cloud securely and reliably. You'll also find out the steps you need to follow to set up an ExpressRoute circuit, link it to your Azure subscription, create a network gateway, configure routing, and test your connection.
If you're looking for a way to connect your business network to the Azure Cloud securely and reliably, you might want to check out ExpressRoute. ExpressRoute is a service that lets you create private connections between your on-premises infrastructure and Azure datacenters, bypassing the public internet. This way, you can enjoy faster speeds, lower latencies, and higher security for your cloud applications.
In this blog post, I'll show you how to use ExpressRoute to set up a dedicated connection between your business and the Azure Cloud. Here are the steps you need to follow:
- Choose an ExpressRoute partner. You can find a list of ExpressRoute partners and locations here: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/expressroute/partners/
- Contact your chosen partner and order an ExpressRoute circuit. You'll need to specify the bandwidth, peering type, and location for your circuit. You can learn more about these options here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/expressroute/expressroute-introduction
- Once your circuit is provisioned, you'll receive a service key from your partner. You'll need this key to link your circuit to your Azure subscription.
- Log in to the Azure portal and create an ExpressRoute network gateway in the virtual network where you want to connect to the Azure Cloud. You can follow the instructions here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/expressroute/expressroute-howto-linkvnet-portal-resource-manager
- Link your ExpressRoute circuit to your network gateway using the service key. You can do this in the Azure portal or using PowerShell. You can find the steps here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/expressroute/expressroute-howto-circuit-portal-resource-manager
- Configure routing between your on-premises network and your virtual network using BGP or static routing. You can find the details here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/expressroute/expressroute-howto-routing-portal-resource-manager
- Test your connection and enjoy the benefits of ExpressRoute!
That's it! You've successfully connected your business network to the Azure Cloud using ExpressRoute. I hope you found this blog post helpful and informative.