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Azure - Virtual network Gateway vs VPN gateways


What are the differences between virtual network gateway vs VPN gateway and what determines which one to use?

The closest definition I can find is

"A VPN gateway is a specific type of virtual network gateway that is used to send encrypted traffic between an Azure virtual network and an on-premises location over the public Internet."

I'm a developer and do little bit of ops, so trying to make sense.


Solution

  • As you found the closet definition, the VPN gateway is a specific type of the virtual network gateway. When you create a virtual network gateway resource in Azure, you can select the VPN or ExpressRoute gateway type in Azure. The VPN gateway usually means a VPN gateway type of virtual network gateway.

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