Azure Virtual WAN

Azure Virtual WAN is a networking service that provides a global, scalable, and highly available virtual WAN for connecting and managing on-premises networks, Azure virtual networks, and other cloud services.

Benefits of Azure Virtual WAN

There are many benefits to using Azure Virtual WAN, including:

• Global reach: Azure Virtual WAN provides a global reach with points of presence (PoPs) in over 140 countries.
• Scalability: Azure Virtual WAN can be scaled to support thousands of sites and users.
• High availability: Azure Virtual WAN provides high availability with built-in redundancy and failover.
• Centralized management: Azure Virtual WAN provides a centralized management portal for managing all of your network resources.

Use Cases for Azure Virtual WAN

Azure Virtual WAN can be used for a variety of use cases, including:

• Connecting on-premises networks to Azure: Azure Virtual WAN can be used to connect your on-premises networks to Azure, providing a secure and reliable connection.
• Connecting Azure virtual networks: Azure Virtual WAN can be used to connect your Azure virtual networks, providing a fast and reliable connection between your networks.
• Connecting Azure cloud services: Azure Virtual WAN can be used to connect your Azure cloud services, providing a secure and reliable connection between your services.

How Azure Virtual WAN Works

Azure Virtual WAN works by creating a virtual network overlay that connects your on-premises networks, Azure virtual networks, and other cloud services. This overlay network is then used to route traffic between your resources. Azure Virtual WAN uses a combination of software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) to provide a flexible and scalable network infrastructure.

Getting Started with Azure Virtual WAN