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A side-by-side architecture comparing service endpoints (traffic stays on Azure backbone, storage keeps a public IP) against private endpoints (private IP from the VNet assigned to storage, public access blocked, private DNS required, on-premises reach via VPN or ExpressRoute).
Service Endpoints and Private Endpoints
Azure provides two primary methods for securing storage network integration. Service endpoints extend virtual network identity to Azure services, keeping traffic on the Azure backbone while continuing to use public IP addresses. In contrast, private endpoints assign a private IP address from the virtual network directly to the storage account. This completely blocks public access and allows secure connections from on-premises networks via VPN or ExpressRoute.
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