Introduction to Azure hybrid connectivity services

At a glance

In this learning path, you'll learn how to connect your on-premises and Azure networks together with Azure hybrid connectivity services.

Prerequisites

  • Beginner-level knowledge of networking, including IP addresses, public versus private IP addresses, hub and spoke network topology, subnets, VPN, Border Gateway Protocol, and network packets.
  • Beginner-level knowledge of cloud computing, including scalability and availability.

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Modules in this learning path

This module describes what Azure VPN Gateway does, how it works, and when you should choose to use Azure VPN Gateway as a solution to meet your organization's needs.

Azure ExpressRoute allows your organization to use a high-speed private connection to connect on-premises networks to Microsoft cloud services including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. This module explains what Azure ExpressRoute does, how it works, and when you should choose to use Azure ExpressRoute as a solution.

Consider constructing a wide area network (WAN) using software-defined Azure Virtual WAN networking services.