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2.2.2. Private DNS Zones
Private DNS zones provide name resolution inside your Azure environment without exposing names to the internet.
Key Capabilities:
- Automatic VM registration (auto-registration)
- Split-horizon DNS (same name resolves differently inside vs. outside)
- Private Endpoint DNS integration
VNet Linking:
| Link Type | Auto-Registration | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| With registration | Yes | VMs automatically get DNS records |
| Without registration | No | Resolution only (e.g., for Private Endpoints) |
Private Endpoint DNS Zones:
Each Azure service has a specific private DNS zone for Private Endpoints:
| Service | Private DNS Zone |
|---|---|
| Azure Storage (blob) | privatelink.blob.core.windows.net |
| Azure SQL Database | privatelink.database.windows.net |
| Azure Key Vault | privatelink.vaultcore.azure.net |
| Azure App Service | privatelink.azurewebsites.net |
Resolution Flow for Private Endpoints:
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