Should Azure API Management and WAF live in the hub or a dedicated spoke?
We're deploying several applications that need an API gateway. One option is to place Azure API Management and the WAF in the shared hub, then expose or reach…
Network Architecture
Where Can I Study a Complete, Realistic IT Infrastructure?
I'm looking for a public, sanitized example of a real or realistic business IT environment that shows how the whole system fits together. Ideally, it would cover the…
Where Can I Study a Complete, Realistic IT Infrastructure?
I'm looking for a public, sanitized example of a real or realistic business IT environment that shows how the major pieces fit together. Ideally, it would cover the…
When does Azure hub-and-spoke networking actually make sense?
I'm building a small Azure environment from scratch with two domain controllers and a few application servers. I initially planned to put the domain controllers in a hub…
Can two AWS Direct Connect endpoints be joined over third-party fiber without intermediate routers?
We're evaluating a custom, provably diverse connection between two AWS Regions. The proposed path is: AWS Region 1 → Dedicated Direct Connect → cross-connect → third-party long-haul fiber…
How do organizations document their network architecture effectively?
I'm looking for insights on how businesses manage to document their network architecture. Currently, I'm working on creating network diagrams designed to provide a clear picture of our…
Should I Use a Windows Server for Guest Wi-Fi DHCP?
I'm trying to find advice about a plan I'm considering for guest Wi-Fi management. Currently, we have several sites with different network architectures. Most of these utilize a…
Do I need peering between VNets for NVA routing?
I'm working on an Azure setup that involves four VNETs: Hub, Dev, Prod, and QC. I've got an NVA set up in the hub, and there's peering between…