How do I implement an Azure Express Route connection?

To implement an Azure ExpressRoute connection, you need to perform the following steps:

1. Choose a connectivity provider: Select a connectivity provider that offers ExpressRoute connectivity in the region where you want to connect to Azure. You can choose from a list of approved providers that are listed on the Azure ExpressRoute Partners page.
2. Choose a connection type: Decide on the type of connection that you want to establish. You can choose from a dedicated circuit, an ExpressRoute Premium circuit, or an ExpressRoute Global Reach circuit.
3. Create a circuit: Create an ExpressRoute circuit using the Azure portal, PowerShell, or the Azure CLI. During this process, you will specify the circuit name, service provider, peering location, bandwidth, and billing model.
4. Configure your network: Configure your network to support ExpressRoute connectivity. This involves ensuring that your network is compatible with ExpressRoute and that your network devices are configured to support the connectivity.
5. Configure peering: Configure peering between your on-premises network and the Azure virtual network. You can establish private peering, public peering, or Microsoft peering, depending on your requirements.
6. Verify the connection: After configuring the ExpressRoute connection, you should verify that the connection is established and working properly. You can use network monitoring tools to verify that traffic is being routed between the on-premises network and the Azure virtual network through the ExpressRoute connection.

In summary, to implement an Azure ExpressRoute connection, you need to choose a connectivity provider, choose a connection type, create a circuit, configure your network, configure peering, and verify the connection.

What are the Azure Express Route connection types?

There are three types of Azure ExpressRoute connections:

1. Standard: This is the basic type of ExpressRoute connection, which provides a single physical connection to Azure. It is designed for customers who need basic connectivity with Azure and do not require high levels of resiliency.
2. ExpressRoute Premium: This type of connection provides a higher level of resiliency and redundancy than the standard connection. It includes two physical connections to Azure and supports up to 10 Gbps of throughput.
3. ExpressRoute Global Reach: This type of connection allows you to connect to Azure across multiple regions and countries. It is designed for organizations with a global presence that need to connect to Azure resources from multiple locations around the world.