Mastering Azure Firewall: Expert Insights on Policy Inheritance, Rule Processing, DNS, and More

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In a post on Microsoft Community Hub, Cloud Solution Architect Felipe Binotto shares his expertise on Azure Firewall, providing tips and clarifications based on his field experience. The discussion covers various topics including Azure Firewall Policy Inheritance, Rule Processing Logic, DNS, FQDN and URL, Logging, IP Groups, and more.

Azure Firewall: Tips and Tricks from the Field

For tech-savvy individuals, understanding Azure Firewall is crucial. Felipe Binotto, a Cloud Solution Architect based in Australia, shares his insights and tips in this article.

New Insights on Azure Firewall Policy Inheritance

Policy inheritance is a key aspect of Azure Firewall. It’s essential to understand how this works to effectively manage and control your network traffic.

Understanding Azure Firewall Rule Processing Logic

Before diving into other topics, it’s vital to grasp the rule processing logic. This foundation will help you make sense of the rest.

“This is an important topic to understand before we can talk about anything else.”

Azure Firewall DNS, FQDN, and URL

Get familiar with Azure Firewall DNS, FQDN, and URL. These are integral parts of the system, and understanding them will help you navigate the firewall better.

Decoding Azure Firewall Logging

Logging is a critical component of any firewall. It helps in identifying issues, tracking activities, and maintaining security. Azure Firewall Logging is no exception.

IP Groups, Inbound and Outbound Connections

IP Groups, Inbound, and Outbound connections are essential to understand. They play a significant role in how Azure Firewall functions and protects your network.

SNAT and Infrastructure-as-Code

Lastly, SNAT and Infrastructure-as-Code are two more concepts to grasp. They are pivotal in managing and controlling your Azure Firewall.

“In this post, I will provide some tips and clarifications about Azure Firewall based on my experience from the field.”

In conclusion, understanding Azure Firewall is not just about knowing its features. It’s about understanding how it works, how to control it, and how to use it effectively.

  • Azure Firewall Policy Inheritance
  • Azure Firewall Rule Processing Logic
  • Azure Firewall DNS
  • Azure Firewall FQDN and URL
  • Azure Firewall Logging
  • IP Groups
  • Inbound and Outbound connections
  • Infrastructure-as-Code
  • Rule Processing Logic
  • From the Core Infrastructure and Security Blog