Understanding Azure Custom Routing Architecture – Part 5
This architecture outlines the step-by-step process for configuring route tables in the Azure portal.
Steps:
- Access Azure Portal:
- Open the Azure Portal and navigate to the Dashboard.
- Navigate to Services:
- Select “All services” from the dashboard.
- Networking Section:
- Navigate to the “Networking” section.
- Route Tables:
- Select “Route tables” within the Networking section.
- Create Route Table:
- Click the “Create” button to begin the creation of a new route table.
- Fill in Details:
- Enter the required details for the new route table (e.g., name, subscription, resource group, region).
- Review and Create:
- Review the details entered and click “Create” to finalize the route table.
- Configure Routes:
- Once the route table is created, navigate to the “Routes” section to configure specific routes.
- Add Route:
- Click “Add route” to add a new route to the table.
- Specify Route Settings:
- Enter the route settings, including the address prefix and next hop type (e.g., virtual network gateway, internet, virtual appliance).
- Save Route:
- Save the route settings to apply the new route.
- Verify Routes:
- Verify the route settings to ensure correctness.
- Complete Setup:
- Finish the setup and ensure all configurations are correct and applied.
Summary:
This architecture provides a comprehensive guide for setting up and configuring route tables in the Azure portal, ensuring a systematic approach to managing network routing within the Azure environment. Each step is crucial for the correct implementation and verification of routing settings to maintain efficient network traffic management.