Azure Virtual Networks
Azure Virtual Networks provide secure, isolated, and scalable networking for Azure resources and services. · Azure · Networking
Overview
Azure Virtual Networks (VNets) enable secure, isolated, and scalable networking for Azure resources, supporting hybrid connectivity and granular network segmentation.
Good fit
Use when you need secure, private networking for Azure resources or to connect on-premises infrastructure to Azure.
- secure networking
- hybrid cloud
- resource isolation
Not a fit
Avoid if you only need public-facing resources or are not using Azure-hosted services.
- public-only workloads
- non-Azure environments
Quickstart · 5 steps
- Sign in to the Azure Portal.
- Navigate to 'Virtual Networks' and click 'Create'.
- Enter a name, select a region, and define the address space.
- Add one or more subnets as needed.
- Review and create the virtual network.
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