Azure DNS

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Hosting service for DNS domains in Azure, including private DNS zones for name resolution inside virtual networks.

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Key points about Azure DNS

Azure DNS is a managed service that hosts your DNS zones, so you do not need to run DNS on a virtual machine. · Azure DNS - Simply Explained
Control plane and data plane traffic shared the same door, forcing firewall exceptions, Azure DNS dependencies and auditor discomfort. · Run Azure Application Gateway Without Public…

Episodes about Azure DNS

Azure DNS - Simply Explained

2026-07-17

Azure DNS is Microsoft's managed Domain Name System (DNS) service that hosts and resolves domain names using Azure's global infrastructure. It allows organizations to manage public and private DNS zones, automate DNS management, and provide fast, reliable…

Run Azure Application Gateway Without Public IP Exposure

2025-11-03

For years, a “private” Azure Application Gateway still needed a public IP and outbound Internet just to talk to Microsoft’s control plane. Management (control plane) and user traffic (data plane) shared the same door—an architectural contradiction that forced…

Timeline of episodes about Azure DNS

Articles about Azure DNS (1)

Mastering Azure DNS: Public vs. Private Zones Explained
2026-08-27 · Mirko Peters
Welcome to our deep dive into Azure DNS. In modern cloud architecture, getting your naming resolution right is just as important as configuring your firewalls or si…

Frequently asked questions

What is Azure DNS?

Azure DNS is a fully managed Domain Name System service from Microsoft that hosts your DNS zones, so you do not have to maintain your own DNS servers. · From the episode: Azure DNS - Simply Explained

What are alias records in Azure DNS?

Alias records make it easy to point a DNS record at another Azure service. Standard record types such as A and CNAME cover everything else you need. · From the episode: Azure DNS - Simply Explained

How do I set up Azure DNS for a domain I own?

Create a DNS zone, add records and update the name servers at your domain registrar to delegate the domain to Azure. · From the episode: Azure DNS - Simply Explained

Can I use my own DNS with an isolated gateway?

Yes. The episode says that with the new model you can use your own DNS instead of depending on Azure DNS. This removes one of the old workarounds and one of the points that made auditors uncomfortable. · From the episode: Run Azure Application Gateway Without Public…

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Documentation: learn.microsoft.com/azure/dns
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Maintained by Mirko Peters (Microsoft MVP) · Last updated: 2026-11-01