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VNet peering

Private nontransitive connectivity between nonoverlapping VNets.

Key points

  • Connects nonoverlapping VNets privately over the Azure backbone.
  • Peering configuration has directional settings and must reach connected state.
  • Peering is not transitive by default and does not override routes or security controls.

Best-known use cases

  • Connect application VNets without a gateway.
  • Use gateway transit through a deliberate hub topology.

What candidates often confuse it with

  • Peering vs VPN gateway: direct Azure VNet connection vs tunneled gateway connectivity.
  • Peering vs UDR: establish VNet reachability vs override next-hop choice.

Key takeaway

Use VNet peering for direct private connectivity between nonoverlapping VNets and configure transit explicitly when required.

Related services

  • Azure Virtual Network and subnets
  • Azure public IP addresses

Relevant exam tasks

  • D4.1.S1 — Create and configure virtual networks and subnets
  • D4.1.S2 — Create and configure virtual network peering
  • D4.1.S3 — Configure public IP addresses

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