What is Azure ExpressRoute?
Azure ExpressRoute creates private connections between your on-premises datacenter and Microsoft Azure. The connection does not traverse the public internet but uses dedicated lines with guaranteed bandwidth and low latencies.
Core Features
- Private connection without internet transit
- Bandwidths from 50 Mbps to 100 Gbps
- Redundant connections for high availability
- Global Reach for datacenter-to-datacenter communication
- ExpressRoute Direct for 10/100 Gbps direct connections
Typical Use Cases
- Hybrid cloud with consistent, low latency
- Data migration of large volumes to the cloud
- Compliance requirements that exclude internet transit
Benefits
- Up to 10x lower latency than VPN
- No bandwidth competition with internet traffic
- 99.95% SLA for availability
- GDPR-compliant with data that never leaves Europe
Integration with innFactory
As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, innFactory supports you with Azure ExpressRoute: network architecture, provider selection, redundancy design and hybrid cloud strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference to VPN Gateway?
VPN Gateway uses encrypted tunnels over the internet. ExpressRoute is a dedicated, private connection without internet transit. ExpressRoute offers higher bandwidths and lower latencies.
Which bandwidths are available?
ExpressRoute offers bandwidths from 50 Mbps to 100 Gbps depending on provider and location. Most enterprises start with 1 or 10 Gbps.
How does ExpressRoute Global Reach work?
Global Reach connects two ExpressRoute circuits via the Microsoft backbone. This allows datacenters in different regions to communicate via Azure without internet.
What is ExpressRoute Direct?
ExpressRoute Direct provides 10 or 100 Gbps connections directly to Microsoft Edge locations. Ideal for scenarios with very high data volumes.
