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Azure ExpressRoute allows an enterprise to provision dedicated, private connections between an on-premises network and Azure data centers. This guide explains how to get started with Azure ExpressRoute. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Enterprises require technology solutions that enable quick, reliable, private and secure connections between their data centers and infrastructure. Azure ExpressRoute<\/a> is one of these solutions that offers private connectivity to the Microsoft Azure cloud.<\/p>\n

SEE: <\/strong>Putting Azure to work: Tips for IT pros<\/strong><\/a> (TechRepublic Premium)<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this review of Azure ExpressRoute, learn more about how it works, its pros and cons, and other possible solutions for private data center connective infrastructure.<\/p>\n

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What is Azure ExpressRoute?<\/h2>\n
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Azure ExpressRoute is a service that empowers its users to make private connections between Azure data centers and infrastructure on-premises or in a co-location environment. It enables users to extend their on-premises networks into the Microsoft cloud via a private connection enabled by a connectivity provider. In order to use ExpressRoute, users must also incorporate ExpressRoute Circuit and ExpressRoute Gateway into their tech stacks.<\/p>\n

Azure ExpressRoute features<\/h2>\n

Layer 3 connectivity<\/h3>\n

Microsoft utilizes Border Gateway Protocol to swap routes between the on-premises networks of its users, their instances in Azure and Microsoft public addresses. With ExpressRoute, it is possible to establish numerous BGP sessions with customer networks for diverse traffic profiles.<\/p>\n

Redundancy<\/h3>\n

Every ExpressRoute circuit has a pair of connections to two Microsoft Enterprise edge routers. These are at peering locations, from a user\u2019s network edge or connectivity provider. A dual BGP connection from a connectivity provider or the network edge of a user is a Microsoft requirement for ExpressRoute users; two connections go into the two MSEEs.<\/p>\n

Even though users may not opt to deploy redundant devices and\/or Ethernet circuits at their end, connectivity providers use redundant devices to make sure user connections are redundantly delivered to Microsoft.<\/p>\n

ExpressRoute Direct<\/h3>\n

Users can instantly connect to Microsoft\u2019s global network at peering locations that are strategically distributed globally through ExpressRoute Direct. It offers dual 100Gbps connectivity that supports active-active connectivity at scale.<\/p>\n

SEE: <\/strong>Building and decommissioning data centers<\/strong><\/a> (TechRepublic Premium)<\/strong><\/p>\n

ExpressRoute Direct offers data ingestion features that enable ingestion into services such as Azure Storage. It also provides physical isolation for industries such as banking and retail, which face strict regulations and need dedicated, isolated connectivity. Finally, ExpressRoute Direct delivers granular circuit distribution control that is dependent on the business unit.<\/p>\n

ExpressRoute Global Reach<\/h3>\n

ExpressRoute Global Reach can be set up to exchange data traversing the on-premises sites of customers. It allows users to connect their private data centers through ExpressRoute circuits, thus enabling that cross-data-center traffic to traverse through Microsoft\u2019s network.<\/p>\n

ExpressRoute Premium<\/h3>\n

With ExpressRoute Premium, customers can extend connectivity across geopolitical boundaries. It ensures users access the same services in the same manner, regardless of the global region where it is deployed.<\/p>\n

ExpressRoute Local<\/h3>\n

ExpressRoute offers cost-effective data transfer by enabling the Local SKU. The Local SKU helps users bring their data to an ExpressRoute location near their desired Azure region.<\/p>\n

Pros & cons<\/h2>\n

The benefits associated with using Azure ExpressRoute include:<\/p>\n