Core networking patterns
While there is a wide array of networking services offered by Azure, there tends to be a standard set of patterns that can be implemented to address networking concerns. These patterns may vary in component selection or implementation, but the core intent is the same between traditional infrastructure (on-premises servers and datacenters) and virtualized infrastructure (representations of servers and services hosted by a service provider). Let’s review some of those core patterns now.
Public facing
Any network that hosts components that can be accessed via the public internet is said to be public facing. That does not mean that virtual machines, Azure App Service, or any other application components should be directly exposed to the internet. This pattern allows for public accessibility of an application, typically in the form of a web user interface. Common implementations can be seen using cloud services such as Azure Front Door or Azure Application...