Azure Networking

How to Optimize Outbound Traffic by Configuring Azure Firewall as an Explicit Proxy

March 15, 2026

| Azure, Azure Networking, Azure Security

In this post, we’ll explore the benefits of using Azure Firewall as an explicit proxy for your outbound traffic and how to set it up for seamless application connectivity. Azure Firewall – Explicit Proxy Azure Firewall operates primarily in a transparent proxy mode by default, enabling seamless interception and management of outbound network traffic. In this configuration, traffic is…

Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan

Santhosh has over 15 years of experience in the IT organization. Working as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and has a wide range of expertise in Microsoft technologies, with a specialization in public & private cloud services for enterprise customers. My varied background includes work in cloud computing, virtualization, storage, networks, automation and DevOps.

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The Power of Application Gateways: TCP/TLS Proxy Capabilities

February 19, 2026

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| Azure, Azure Networking, Azure Security

Last year, Azure announced new capabilities in the Azure Application Gateway. The Azure Application Gateway service provides more capabilities with Layer 7 (HTTP, HTTPS, WebSockets, and HTTP/2). The capabilities are extended to support Layer 4 (TCP) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) proxying. In this blog post, we will explore the new capabilities and unlock the additional features. What is…

Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan

Santhosh has over 15 years of experience in the IT organization. Working as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and has a wide range of expertise in Microsoft technologies, with a specialization in public & private cloud services for enterprise customers. My varied background includes work in cloud computing, virtualization, storage, networks, automation and DevOps.

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Beyond Protection: The Role of the Azure Network Security Hub

January 25, 2026

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| Azure, Azure Networking, Azure Security, Cyber Security

Azure recently rebranded Firewall Manager and added more network security services, introducing a new experience called “Azure Network Security Hub”. The Network Security Hub is a centralised interface that brings Azure Firewall, Web Application Firewall (WAF), and DDoS Protection into one place. This change is part of a broader effort to simplify the Azure Networking portfolio and better align…

Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan

Santhosh has over 15 years of experience in the IT organization. Working as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and has a wide range of expertise in Microsoft technologies, with a specialization in public & private cloud services for enterprise customers. My varied background includes work in cloud computing, virtualization, storage, networks, automation and DevOps.

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The Technology Powering Azure Firewall Prescaling for Cloud Resilience

December 6, 2025

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| Azure, Azure Networking

Azure Firewall is a cloud-native security service that provides workload and threat protection for cloud workloads. Azure Firewall helps inspect traffic for both east-west and north-south traffic across workloads and services. Azure Firewall is available in three SKUs: Basic, Standard, and Premium. To learn more about the Azure firewall, visit the Microsoft page. Dynamic Scaling: Azure Firewall earlier supported…

Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan

Santhosh has over 15 years of experience in the IT organization. Working as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and has a wide range of expertise in Microsoft technologies, with a specialization in public & private cloud services for enterprise customers. My varied background includes work in cloud computing, virtualization, storage, networks, automation and DevOps.

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Enhancement of Network Monitoring: Azure Network Watcher in Action – Part2

October 26, 2025

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| Azure, Azure Networking

Welcome to the second part of the blog post with a deep dive into the depths of Azure Network Watcher. To read and understand the basics of Azure Network Watcher and Monitoring features, visit Part -1 of the blog series. In this post, we will discuss the remaining features, which will be discussed in another blog post. Network Watcher…

Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan

Santhosh has over 15 years of experience in the IT organization. Working as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and has a wide range of expertise in Microsoft technologies, with a specialization in public & private cloud services for enterprise customers. My varied background includes work in cloud computing, virtualization, storage, networks, automation and DevOps.

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Enhancement of Network Monitoring: Azure Network Watcher in Action

September 14, 2025

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| Azure, Azure Networking, Azure Security

Welcome to my next blog post with a deep dive into the depths of Azure Network Watcher. This post will discover the powerful features and insights this tool offers to optimise and monitor your network performance like never before. Let’s explore the functionalities that can help you troubleshoot issues, analyse network traffic, and ensure the robust security of your…

Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan

Santhosh has over 15 years of experience in the IT organization. Working as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and has a wide range of expertise in Microsoft technologies, with a specialization in public & private cloud services for enterprise customers. My varied background includes work in cloud computing, virtualization, storage, networks, automation and DevOps.

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The Invisible Shield of Network Security Perimeter in Azure PaaS

August 17, 2025

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| Azure, Azure Networking, Azure Security

Welcome to my blog! In this post, I will give you a comprehensive overview of Azure Network Security Perimeter (NSP) services. Announced at last year’s MS Ignite and recently made generally available, this service offers unique features that distinguish it from other options. Let’s explore its key attributes and understand their significance in enhancing Azure PaaS network security. Understanding…

Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan

Santhosh has over 15 years of experience in the IT organization. Working as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and has a wide range of expertise in Microsoft technologies, with a specialization in public & private cloud services for enterprise customers. My varied background includes work in cloud computing, virtualization, storage, networks, automation and DevOps.

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How Copilot in Azure Can Master Your Networking Challenges?

July 5, 2025

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| Azure, Azure Networking

In this blog, I will discuss how Copilot in Azure helps you work with network resources in different situations. Copilot in Azure serves as an intelligent assistant designed to enhance your experience with Azure’s cloud services. It assists users in designing, migrating, monitoring, and optimising their Azure environments. Copilot is a valuable tool that assists with Azure services in…

Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan

Santhosh has over 15 years of experience in the IT organization. Working as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and has a wide range of expertise in Microsoft technologies, with a specialization in public & private cloud services for enterprise customers. My varied background includes work in cloud computing, virtualization, storage, networks, automation and DevOps.

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How to master in Azure networking for Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS)? – Part 2

April 19, 2025

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| Azure, Azure Kubernetes, Azure Networking, Azure Security

Welcome to the second post in my series on Azure networking with the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). In the inaugural blog post, I explored several key networking configurations designed to enhance the security of workloads running in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). The first post has the following topics: In this post, I will delve into the following essential topics…

Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan

Santhosh has over 15 years of experience in the IT organization. Working as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and has a wide range of expertise in Microsoft technologies, with a specialization in public & private cloud services for enterprise customers. My varied background includes work in cloud computing, virtualization, storage, networks, automation and DevOps.

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How to master in Azure networking for Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS)

April 12, 2025

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| Azure, Azure Kubernetes, Azure Networking, Azure Security

This new series of blog posts focuses on the essential networking aspects of hosting applications and workloads within Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). The primary goal of this series is to present the available options for selecting different networking configurations in AKS. I aim to provide content that…

Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan

Santhosh has over 15 years of experience in the IT organization. Working as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and has a wide range of expertise in Microsoft technologies, with a specialization in public & private cloud services for enterprise customers. My varied background includes work in cloud computing, virtualization, storage, networks, automation and DevOps.

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How to Optimize Outbound Traffic by Configuring Azure Firewall as an Explicit Proxy

The Power of Application Gateways: TCP/TLS Proxy Capabilities

Beyond Protection: The Role of the Azure Network Security Hub

The Technology Powering Azure Firewall Prescaling for Cloud Resilience

Enhancement of Network Monitoring: Azure Network Watcher in Action – Part2

Enhancement of Network Monitoring: Azure Network Watcher in Action

The Invisible Shield of Network Security Perimeter in Azure PaaS

How Copilot in Azure Can Master Your Networking Challenges?

How to master in Azure networking for Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS)? – Part 2

How to master in Azure networking for Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS)

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