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teja1027
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Mar 21, 2023

Vnet Peering

Difference between Azure Vnet peering's using the VPN gateway and Virtual Wan. Which one is the most preferred one

  • teja1027 

    Azure VNet peering using VPN gateway and Virtual WAN are both solutions for connecting virtual networks in Azure. However, they differ in their underlying technology and use cases.

     

    1. Azure VNet peering using VPN gateway: This solution allows two virtual networks in Azure to communicate with each other over an encrypted VPN tunnel. It uses Azure's VPN gateway to establish the connection, which provides secure connectivity between the networks. This solution is useful when you need to connect virtual networks in different regions or different subscriptions.

    2. Virtual WAN: Virtual WAN is a global network service that simplifies the deployment and management of large-scale networks. It provides a hub-and-spoke architecture that connects on-premises networks, branch offices, and Azure virtual networks. Virtual WAN uses Azure's backbone network to provide fast and reliable connectivity between the networks.

    The most preferred solution depends on the specific requirements of your use case. If you need to connect virtual networks in different regions or subscriptions and require secure communication, then VNet peering using VPN gateway may be the best choice. On the other hand, if you need to connect multiple branch offices, on-premises networks, and Azure virtual networks in a hub-and-spoke topology, then Virtual WAN is the better option.

     

    In summary, Azure VNet peering using VPN gateway and Virtual WAN are both useful solutions for connecting virtual networks in Azure, but they differ in their underlying technology and use cases. The most preferred solution depends on the specific requirements of your use case.

     

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  • teja1027 

    Azure VNet peering using VPN gateway and Virtual WAN are both solutions for connecting virtual networks in Azure. However, they differ in their underlying technology and use cases.

     

    1. Azure VNet peering using VPN gateway: This solution allows two virtual networks in Azure to communicate with each other over an encrypted VPN tunnel. It uses Azure's VPN gateway to establish the connection, which provides secure connectivity between the networks. This solution is useful when you need to connect virtual networks in different regions or different subscriptions.

    2. Virtual WAN: Virtual WAN is a global network service that simplifies the deployment and management of large-scale networks. It provides a hub-and-spoke architecture that connects on-premises networks, branch offices, and Azure virtual networks. Virtual WAN uses Azure's backbone network to provide fast and reliable connectivity between the networks.

    The most preferred solution depends on the specific requirements of your use case. If you need to connect virtual networks in different regions or subscriptions and require secure communication, then VNet peering using VPN gateway may be the best choice. On the other hand, if you need to connect multiple branch offices, on-premises networks, and Azure virtual networks in a hub-and-spoke topology, then Virtual WAN is the better option.

     

    In summary, Azure VNet peering using VPN gateway and Virtual WAN are both useful solutions for connecting virtual networks in Azure, but they differ in their underlying technology and use cases. The most preferred solution depends on the specific requirements of your use case.

     

    Please click Mark as Best Response & Like if my post helped you to solve your issue. This will help others to find the correct solution easily.

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      teja1027
      Copper Contributor
      Thank you so much. I got a clear picture now on how to use them.

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