Can we directly connect on prem network to firewall in Azure network through tunnel?

Arbina Inamdar 61 Reputation points
2022-07-20T15:28:14.643+00:00

Can we directly connect on prem network to firewall in azure network through tunnel? What is the difference between connection through VPN gateway and Firewall forced tunnelling?

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  1. msrini-MSFT 9,281 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
    2022-07-20T16:33:42.04+00:00

    Hi,

    You can use 3rd party NVAs to establish tunnel from on-Premises to Azure VNET.

    Azure Firewall cannot be used for tunneling purpose.

    Force tunneling is a method where you force internet traffic from Azure VNET to On-Premises via tunnel or via Express Route.

    Regards,
    Karthik Srinivas

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