Windows Azure Connect

The recommended way to implement cross-premises and hybrid scenarios is by using Windows Azure Virtual Network. Please see Windows Azure Virtual Network Overview for more information about Virtual Network.

With Windows Azure Connect, you can use a simple user interface to configure IPsec protected connections between computers or virtual machines (VMs) in your organization’s network, and roles running in Windows Azure. IPsec protects communications over Internet Protocol (IP) networks through the use of cryptographic security services. This guide helps you configure these connections, and includes the following sections:

• Getting Started with Windows Azure Connect: This section briefly describes the steps needed to get started.
  
  
• Tutorial: Setting up Windows Azure Connect: This section provides a detailed step-by-step tutorial for setting up Windows Azure Connect.
  
  
• Overview of Windows Azure Connect: This section provides diagrams, lists, and tables that help you understand the basic workings of Windows Azure Connect.
  
  
• Checklist for Configuring Connections for Windows Azure Roles and Checklist for Joining a Windows Azure Role to Your Domain: These checklists describe the two most common configurations.
  
  
• How to: Configure Windows Azure Connect: This section provides step-by-step procedures.
  
  
• Troubleshooting Windows Azure Connect: This section provides troubleshooting topics to help you keep your systems connected and functioning smoothly.