Hybrid networking
Azure VPN Gateway
Encrypted site-to-site and point-to-site connectivity over the internet.
Key points
- VPN Gateway provides encrypted site-to-site or point-to-site connectivity over the public internet.
- Gateway redundancy, tunnels, routing, bandwidth, client configuration, and internet dependence remain design constraints.
Best-known use cases
- Connect a branch or remote users quickly when encrypted internet transport meets the requirement.
What candidates often confuse it with
- VPN Gateway uses the internet; ExpressRoute uses a private provider circuit and can be paired with a separate resilience path.
Key takeaway
Choose VPN Gateway when encrypted hybrid connectivity is required without a private circuit.
Relevant exam tasks
- D4.4.S2 — Recommend a connectivity solution that connects Azure resources to on-premises networks