Microsoft Azure · Networking

Virtual WAN

Virtual WAN acts as a centralized hub for connecting distributed physical locations, such as business offices and retail sites, into a single Azure-managed network. It leverages Microsoft’s global infrastructure to handle secure routing and connectivity across these varied endpoints, simplifying the management of wide-area traffic without needing separate site-to-site configurations for each branch.

This setup suits enterprises managing numerous physical sites that need consistent, secure interconnectivity under one control plane. However, there is no free tier available, meaning you only pay-as-you-go from the moment you deploy. For smaller organizations with few locations, this lack of a no-cost entry point can make the initial barrier to testing or adoption higher than expected.

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