azure-virtual-wan
Expert knowledge for Azure Virtual WAN development including troubleshooting, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when designing Virtual WAN hubs, P2S/Always On VPN, BGP/NVA routing, ExpressRoute/SD-WAN, or Entra ID-secured access, and other Azure Virtual WAN related development tasks. Not for Azure Virtual Network (use azure-virtual-network), Azure VPN Gateway (use azure-vpn-gateway), Azure ExpressRoute (use azure-expressroute), Azure Traffic Manager (use azure-traffic-manager).
What this skill does
# Azure Virtual WAN Skill This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Virtual WAN. Covers troubleshooting, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities. ## How to Use This Skill > **IMPORTANT for Agent**: Use the **Category Index** below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g., `L35-L120`), use `read_file` with the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g., `[security.md](security.md)`), use `read_file` on the linked reference file > **IMPORTANT for Agent**: If `metadata.generated_at` is more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. If `mcp_microsoftdocs` tools are not available, suggest the user install it: [Installation Guide](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/mcp/blob/main/README.md) This skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content: - **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill`. Returns Markdown. - **Fallback**: Use `fetch_webpage` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown`. Returns Markdown. ## Category Index | Category | Lines | Description | |----------|-------|-------------| | Troubleshooting | L36-L41 | Diagnosing and fixing Virtual WAN issues, including P2S VPN client prerequisite checks, connectivity problems, and using built-in tools and diagnostics for troubleshooting. | | Decision Making | L42-L49 | Guidance on planning Virtual WAN deployments: using NVAs in hubs, migrating Linux VPN clients, upgrading from Basic to Standard, and choosing partners and hub locations. | | Architecture & Design Patterns | L50-L78 | Designing and troubleshooting Azure Virtual WAN architectures: routing patterns, hub-and-spoke and global transit designs, security/firewall integration, SD-WAN, isolation, DR, and Microsoft 365 connectivity. | | Limits & Quotas | L79-L84 | P2S VPN client IP pool sizing, scale limits, and Virtual WAN hub routing capabilities, throughput caps, and performance constraints | | Security | L85-L96 | Configuring secure P2S VPN access in Virtual WAN using Microsoft Entra ID (MFA, OpenVPN, custom app IDs), Azure VPN Client setup/migration, and hub roles/permissions. | | Configuration | L97-L149 | Configuring Azure Virtual WAN hubs, routing, BGP/NVA integration, P2S/Always On VPN (certs, Entra ID, IPsec, NAT, client profiles), firewall/NGFW, monitoring, and advanced route-maps. | | Integrations & Coding Patterns | L150-L157 | PowerShell and automation patterns for integrating Virtual WAN with ExpressRoute, SD-WAN/VPN CPEs, RADIUS user groups, and sharing services via Azure Private Link | | Deployment | L158-L162 | PowerShell-based deployment of cross-tenant VNet connections to Virtual WAN hubs and step-by-step setup of integrated NVAs inside Virtual WAN hubs. | ### Troubleshooting | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Use Azure VPN Client prerequisites check for P2S | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/azure-vpn-client-prerequisites-check | | Troubleshooting tools and diagnostics for Azure Virtual WAN | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/virtual-wan-troubleshooting-overview | ### Decision Making | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Use Network Virtual Appliances in a Virtual WAN hub | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/about-nva-hub | | Plan migration from Azure VPN Client for Linux | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/azure-vpn-client-linux-retirement | | Decide and perform upgrade from Basic to Standard Virtual WAN | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/upgrade-virtual-wan | | Select Azure Virtual WAN partners and hub locations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/virtual-wan-locations-partners | ### Architecture & Design Patterns | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Routing intent patterns to secure internet access | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/about-internet-routing | | Choose routing preference in Azure Virtual WAN hubs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/about-virtual-hub-routing-preference | | Design disaster recovery architecture for Azure Virtual WAN | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/disaster-recovery-design | | Design selective Azure Firewall bypass in secure hubs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/firewall-custom-bypass | | Combine Azure Firewall and spoke NVAs with static routing | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/hybrid-firewall-spoke-static | | Route traffic to indirect spokes with Virtual WAN | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/indirect-spoke-architecture | | Architect China interconnect using Virtual WAN secured hubs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/interconnect-china | | Migrate hub-and-spoke networks to Azure Virtual WAN | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/migrate-from-hub-spoke-topology | | Deep dive into Azure Virtual WAN routing behavior | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/routing-deep-dive | | Use routing intent with static routes in Azure Virtual WAN | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/routing-intent-static-route | | Connect Microsoft 365 via ExpressRoute private peering in Virtual WAN | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/scenario-365-expressroute-private | | Implement any-to-any routing with Virtual WAN hubs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/scenario-any-to-any | | Configure BGP peering with Azure Virtual WAN hubs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/scenario-bgp-peering-hub | | Design Virtual WAN routing to isolate VNets | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/scenario-isolate-vnets | | Configure custom VNet isolation with Virtual WAN routing | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/scenario-isolate-vnets-custom | | Secure Application Gateway traffic via Virtual WAN secured hub | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/scenario-secured-hub-app-gateway | | Route to shared services VNets using Virtual WAN | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/scenario-shared-services-vnet | | Integrate private SD-WAN with Azure Virtual WAN | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/sd-wan-connectivity-architecture | | Inspect north-south traffic with spoke NVAs in Virtual WAN | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/spoke-inspection-north-south | | Design static routing patterns in Azure Virtual WAN | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/static-routes | | Route Virtual WAN traffic through Azure Firewall | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/static-routes-firewall-basic | | Select third-party integrations in Virtual WAN hubs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/third-party-integrations | | Design hub-and-spoke with Virtual WAN and Network Manager | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/virtual-network-manager-integration | | Choose connectivity options between Azure Virtual WANs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/virtual-wan-connectivity | | Design global transit network architecture with Virtual WAN | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/virtual-wan-global-transit-network-architecture | ### Limits & Quotas | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Plan P2S client address pools and scale for Virtual WAN | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/about-client-address-pools | | Virtual hub routing capabilities and throughput limits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-wan/about-virtual-hub-routing | ### Security | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Secure P2S client access to spoke VNets with Virtual WAN | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/vir
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