Securely Accessing Azure Services with Private Endpoint, Private Link, and Service Endpoints

Azure Private Endpoint, Private Link, and Service Endpoints are all features that allow customers to securely access Azure services over a private endpoint. These features provide a secure and private connection to Azure services that do not require public internet access.

Azure Private Endpoint

Azure Private Endpoint is a network interface that connects to an Azure service via a private IP address. This private IP address is available only within a customer's virtual network, and traffic to and from the service is routed through this private endpoint. This provides a secure and private connection to the service without the need for public internet access. Azure Private Endpoint supports both Azure services and customer-owned services.

Private Link

Private Link is a feature that allows customers to access Azure services over a private endpoint. Private Link creates a private endpoint in a customer's virtual network, which allows traffic to be securely routed to and from the Azure service over Microsoft's backbone network. Private Link supports both Azure services and partner services.

Service Endpoints

Service Endpoints is a feature that allows customers to secure Azure service traffic within their virtual network. Service Endpoints creates a secure and private connection between a customer's virtual network and the Azure service, which enables traffic to be routed directly to the service over Microsoft's backbone network. This provides a secure and private connection to the service without the need for public internet access. Service Endpoints supports Azure services only.

In summary, Azure Private Endpoint, Private Link, and Service Endpoints are all features that allow customers to securely access Azure services over a private endpoint. While Azure Private Endpoint and Private Link provide a private endpoint within a customer's virtual network, Service Endpoints secure Azure service traffic within a customer's virtual network. These features provide a secure and private connection to Azure services that do not require public internet access, enhancing the security posture of customers deploying cloud-based solutions.

Azure Private Endpoint, Private Link, and Service Endpoints allow customers to access Azure services over a private endpoint. This eliminates the need for complex network configurations and reduces the risk of misconfigurations.