Microsoft Azure · Networking

Azure Private Link

Azure Private Link creates private endpoints for Azure PaaS services, routing traffic through your virtual network instead of the public internet. It isolates connections to resources like databases or storage accounts, ensuring data never leaves Microsoft’s backbone network. This setup simplifies security compliance by eliminating public exposure and allowing strict network-level access controls for internal applications.

This approach suits teams needing strict network isolation for Azure-hosted services, particularly in regulated environments. The main friction point is the lack of a free tier, meaning every connection incurs pay-as-you-go charges from the start. While a preview exists for learning, production deployments require budgeting for ongoing costs, which can add up quickly across multiple private endpoints.

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