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Azure Private Link

Azure Private Link is a service that enables secure, private connectivity from your virtual network to Azure services, ensuring that traffic remains within the Azure backbone network rather than traversing the public internet. By using Private Link, you can access Azure services such as Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Cosmos DB through private IP addresses in your virtual network, enhancing security and compliance. Private Link also simplifies network architecture by eliminating the need for complex network configurations and public IP management. The service supports private endpoints for accessing various Azure resources, providing an additional layer of security and ensuring that sensitive data is not exposed to the public internet.