How to Deploy and Configure an Azure NVA
Step 1: Navigate to the Azure Marketplace and explore Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs). Here, you’ll find a variety of security solutions designed for your virtual network. Evaluate the available NVAs based on your specific security requirements, such as firewalls, intrusion detection, or web application filtering, to select the most suitable option.
Step 2: Within the Azure portal, navigate to the “Create a resource” section. Search for “Virtual Network” and proceed to create a new one. Specify a name, address space (IP address range for your virtual network), and any additional configuration settings. Clicking “Create” will initiate the background provisioning process for your virtual network.
Step 3: In the Azure portal, navigate to the virtual network you created in Step 2. Under “Subnets,” click “+ Subnet” and define a name and address range for your subnet. From the Marketplace, select your chosen NVA solution and click “Create.” Enter required details like name, subscription, resource group, and region. Choose a suitable virtual machine size and configure credentials (optional). Finally, review the summary and click “Create” to deploy the NVA.
Step 4: Configure Network Security Groups ( NSG´s ) Navigate to the virtual network in the Azure portal where the NVA is created. Select Network security groups> + Add. Enter Name and specify Subnet. Depending on your needs, create inbound and outbound security rules. Review the NSG and click on Review + create, Next create the NSG”
Step 5: After deploying the NVA, establish a connection using SSH or RDP to configure its network interface. This includes setting the appropriate IP address, routing rules, and firewall settings. These configurations ensure proper connectivity between different subnets within your network and external resources. Finally, validate the NVA’s functionality using monitoring tools to confirm that performance and security settings are functioning as intended.
What is An Azure NVA (Network Virtual Appliance)
Businesses are rapidly moving to the cloud which leads to the extreme importance of strong network infrastructure and security. Find out how Microsoft Azure had multiple tools and services to help you do this migration easily. Within this landscape can be found tools such as Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs), which is a key component in increasing network functionality and security. In this article, you will learn about Azure NVAs, its advantages, its considerations for deployment, and their use cases.