Integrating Azure Service Bus with enterprise architectures
Hybrid cloud scenarios have become increasingly popular among organizations seeking to leverage the benefits of both on-premises infrastructure and cloud-based services. In such setups, some critical resources reside on local servers or private data centers, while others are hosted in the cloud. This combination allows businesses to maintain sensitive data on-premises while taking advantage of cloud services’ flexibility, scalability, and global reach. However, managing and securely connecting these distributed resources can pose significant challenges.
One such option is the Azure Relay service. It is an intermediary bridging the gap between on-premises Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) services and cloud-based applications. With the Relay service, you can expose your WCF services running on local machines or private networks to the cloud without opening ports in your firewall. This capability ensures that...