Microsoft Azure · Networking

Azure Bastion

Azure Bastion is a managed networking layer that provides RDP and SSH access to Azure VMs without exposing them to the public internet. It acts as a secure gateway, eliminating the need for public IP addresses on your virtual machines while maintaining direct connectivity for administrative tasks.

This setup suits teams prioritizing network isolation over direct external access. The main friction point is the lack of a free tier; you pay strictly on a pay-as-you-go basis from the start. If you are testing small workloads, this mandatory cost might feel steep compared to services that offer trial periods.

• Free tier No
• Pricing Pay as you go
• Regions 12 · 6 continents
• SLA uptime 99.99%
• Compliance 13 certifications
• Provider health A