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5.3. Reflection Checkpoint

Key Takeaways

Before proceeding, ensure you can:

  • Explain the difference between Private Endpoints and Service Endpoints
  • Configure DNS for Private Endpoints (Azure and on-premises)
  • Create a Private Link Service to expose your services
  • Apply Service Endpoint Policies to restrict access

Self-Check Questions

  1. A company needs on-premises access to an Azure SQL Database without exposing it to the internet. Which solution would you recommend and why?

  2. After creating a Private Endpoint for storage, VMs can access it but on-premises clients get public IP resolution. What's missing?

  3. When would you choose Service Endpoints over Private Endpoints?

Alvin Varughese
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