Azure Bastion

Product

Managed service for secure RDP and SSH access to virtual machines through the Azure portal without exposing public IP addresses.

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Key points about Azure Bastion

Azure Bastion provides secure RDP and SSH access to Azure VMs through the Azure portal without public IP addresses on those VMs. · Azure Bastion - Simply Explained

Episodes about Azure Bastion

Azure Bastion - Simply Explained

2026-07-15

Azure Bastion is Microsoft's managed remote access service that lets you securely connect to Azure virtual machines without exposing them to the public internet. Instead of opening RDP or SSH ports, Azure Bastion provides browser-based access through the…

Articles about Azure Bastion (2)

Why Traditional Jump Servers Are Becoming Obsolete
2026-08-27 · Mirko Peters
Welcome back to the blog! If you have ever managed infrastructure in the cloud, you are undoubtedly familiar with the legacy ritual of setting up a jump box, or bas…
10 Compelling Reasons to Choose Microsoft Azure Bastion Today
2026-03-05 · Mirko Peters
Discover 10 compelling reasons to use Azure Bastion for secure and seamless RDP/SSH access to your virtual machine in the Azure portal.

Frequently asked questions

What is Azure Bastion?

Azure Bastion is a fully managed service that gives secure RDP and SSH access to Azure virtual machines through the Azure portal, without exposing the VMs with public IP addresses. · From the episode: Azure Bastion - Simply Explained

Does Azure Bastion work with Linux and Windows VMs?

Yes. The show notes say it supports both and lets you connect from the Azure portal in a web browser. · From the episode: Azure Bastion - Simply Explained

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