Introduction Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) is a network virtualization technology that encapsulates Layer-2 Ethernet frames inside Layer-3 UDP/IP packets. In essence, VXLAN creates a logical Layer...

We’re excited to introduce Container Network Metrics Filtering in Azure Container Networking Services (ACNS) for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is now in Public Preview! This capability transforms ho...

We are thrilled to announce that Layer 7 (L7) Network Policies for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), powered by Cilium and Advanced Container Networking Services (ACNS), has reached General Availabilit...

AI-driven applications demand low-latency workloads for optimal user experience. To meet this need, services are moving to containerized environments, with Kubernetes as the standard. Kubernetes netw...

As enterprises adopt Microsoft Azure for large-scale workloads, securing network traffic becomes a critical part of the platform foundation. Azure’s Well-Architected Framework provides the blueprint ...

Introduction A large enterprise customer set out to build a generative AI application using Azure OpenAI. While the app would be hosted on-premises, the customer wanted to leverage the latest large...

Introduction In today’s cloud-native landscape, organizations are accelerating the deployment of web applications at unprecedented speed. But with rapid scale comes increased complexity—and a growi...

Introduction As cloud and AI workloads surge, the pressure on datacenter (DC), Metro and Wide Area Network (WAN) networks has never been greater. Microsoft is tackling the physical limits of tradit...

As organizations continue to scale containerized workloads in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), the need to secure network traffic between applications and services has never been more critical especia...

Overview Over the past decade, Azure Networking has expanded rapidly, bringing incredible tools and capabilities to help customers build, connect, and secure their cloud infrastructure. But we've a...