AKS Egress Traffic demystified
AKS Egress Traffic with Load Balancer, NAT Gateway, and User Defined Route Introduction Welcome to this lab where we will explore the different outbound types in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Outbound traffic refers to the network traffic that originates ... continue reading

Unlocking the potential of in-network computing for telecommunication workloads
Azure Operator Nexus is the next-generation hybrid cloud platform created for communications service providers (CSP). Azure Operator Nexus deploys Network Functions (NFs) across various network settings, such as the cloud and the edge. These NFs can carry out a wide ... continue reading
Azure Landing Zone Accelerator for AVS – Network Virtual Appliance in Azure Virtual Network
Options for network connectivity with AVS There are many options for network connectivity when it comes to Azure VMware Solution. This post reviews utilizing an NVA to inspect all AVS traffic. Network Architecture This scenario is ideal if: You need ... continue reading
Wired for Hybrid – What’s New in Azure Networking – June 2023 Edition
Hello Folks, Azure Networking is the foundation of your infrastructure in Azure. Each month we bring you an update on What’s new in Azure Networking. In this blog post, we’ll cover what's new with Azure Networking in June 2023. I know it’s ... continue reading
Cloud Management Gateway – Inbound Rule for Port 8443
Hello! My name is Nandan Sheth, and I am a part of Microsoft’s Customer Success Unit based out of Dublin, Ireland. I have been helping customers set up the Cloud Management Gateway for a few years now, but recently ... continue reading
Mastering AKS Troubleshooting #3: Kernel view and AKS Observability
Introduction This blog post concludes the three part series that addresses common networking problems that may occur while working with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Although AKS is a managed container orchestration service, issues can still arise, requiring troubleshooting. The ... continue reading
Mastering AKS Troubleshooting #2: VNet cross-connectivity and Port resolution
Introduction This post is the second in a three-part series on troubleshooting common networking issues with Azure Kubernetes (AKS), a managed container orchestration service. Scenarios in this post were the result of an intensive one-day bootcamp specifically targeting advanced AKS networking ... continue reading
Mastering AKS Troubleshooting #1: Resolving Connectivity and DNS Failures
Introduction AKS or Azure Kubernetes Service is a fully managed Kubernetes container orchestration service that enables you to deploy, scale, and manage containerized applications easily. However, even with the most robust systems issues can arise that require troubleshooting. This ... continue reading
Move to Azure with a Web App
I recently saw a discussion on what value does the cloud actually bring to people. Why migrate? Beyond the most stated reasons, elasticity (aka add a host, VM, app or container on the fly), resiliency with Azure regions, Availability sets ... continue reading

Choose the best global distribution solution for your applications with Azure
This post was co-authored by Dave Burkhardt and Sami Modak. As part of your cloud journey, critical applications need to be deployed in multiple Azure regions to ensure high availability for your global customer base. When reviewing Azure’s various global traffic ... continue reading