using Private Links in azure cloud

To create private links in Azure cloud, you can use Azure Private Link, which enables you to securely access services over a private endpoint within your virtual network (VNet). Private Link allows you to connect to Azure services, such as Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, or Azure App Service, privately and securely, without exposing them to the public internet.

Here are the implementation steps to create a private link in Azure:

1. Create a Virtual Network (VNet): Start by creating a VNet in Azure that will serve as the network environment for your private link.
2. Create an Azure Private Endpoint: Once the VNet is set up, you need to create an Azure Private Endpoint. This endpoint will be the entry point for accessing the service privately. You can create the private endpoint using the Azure portal, Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
3. Configure the Private Endpoint: After creating the private endpoint, you’ll need to configure it by specifying the service and the target resource you want to connect to. For example, if you want to create a private link for Azure Storage, you’ll need to specify the storage account and the specific services (e.g., blob, file, table) you want to access.
4. Create a Private DNS Zone (Optional): If you want to use custom domain names with your private link, you can create a Private DNS zone. This allows you to map the custom domain to the private endpoint IP address.
5. Connect to the Private Link: To connect to the private link, you’ll need to establish connectivity from your VNet to the private endpoint. This can be achieved by configuring network routing, adding appropriate network security rules, and ensuring the necessary network connectivity between your resources and the private endpoint.
6. Test and Validate: Once the private link is set up, you can test and validate the connectivity by accessing the service using the private endpoint. You should be able to access the service securely over the private network without exposing it to the public internet.

Here’s an example of creating a private link for Azure Storage:

1. Create a Virtual Network (VNet) in Azure.
   
2. Create an Azure Private Endpoint for Azure Storage using the Azure portal:
   • Navigate to the Azure portal and open the desired storage account.
   • In the left-hand menu, under “Settings,” click on “Private endpoint connections.”
   • Click on “Add” to create a new private endpoint.
   • Configure the private endpoint by specifying the VNet, subnet, and private DNS zone (if using).
   • Review and create the private endpoint.
3. Configure the Private Endpoint:
   • Specify the storage account and the services you want to access (e.g., blob, file, table).
   • Choose whether to enable or disable private link access for the services.
   • Save the configuration.
4. (Optional) Create a Private DNS Zone:
   • Navigate to the Azure portal and open the desired DNS zone resource.
   • Click on “+ Record set” to add a new record set.
   • Specify the custom domain name and map it to the private endpoint IP address.
   • Save the DNS configuration.
5. Connect to the Private Link:
   • Configure network routing and security rules in your VNet to enable connectivity to the private endpoint.
   • Ensure that the necessary network connectivity is established between your resources and the private endpoint.
6. Test and Validate:
   • Access the Azure Storage service using the private endpoint.
   • Verify that you can access the storage account securely over the private network without exposing it to the public internet.