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The Microsoft Azure Application Gateway v2 is the next generation of Azure’s Application Gateway service, which is a web traffic load balancer that enables you to manage traffic to your web applications.

The v2 version introduces several improvements and new features over the previous version, making it a more powerful and scalable service for managing application-level traffic.

Key Features of Azure Application Gateway v2:

1. Autoscaling:

   • Automatic scaling based on traffic demand, without needing manual intervention. The v2 version allows the Application Gateway to scale up or down to handle sudden changes in traffic.

   • It supports scaling across multiple Availability Zones, improving the availability and fault tolerance of your service.

2. Improved Performance:

   • Optimized for faster response times due to improved networking and application delivery capabilities.

   • The v2 version supports higher throughput, which is particularly beneficial for high-traffic scenarios.

3. Zone Redundancy:

   • Zone-redundant deployments are supported. This means that your Application Gateway can be deployed across multiple Azure Availability Zones, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance even in the case of a zone failure.

4. WAF (Web Application Firewall) Enhancements:

   • Enhanced Web Application Firewall (WAF) capabilities in v2, providing more effective protection against common threats like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.

   • You can use WAF in Detection Mode or Prevention Mode to monitor or block malicious traffic.

5. Custom Probes for Health Checks:

   • Custom health probes are available in the v2 version, allowing you to fine-tune how your Application Gateway checks the health of backend resources (like VMs, containers, or web apps).

   • This gives you more control over routing decisions based on the health of your resources.

6. Support for HTTP/2:

   • The v2 version supports HTTP/2 which can improve web application performance by reducing latency, improving multiplexing, and offering better use of available connections.

7. Enhanced URL-based Routing:

   • Advanced routing capabilities, including the ability to route based on URL paths. This allows for more complex routing rules, enabling you to send traffic to different backend pools based on the path of the incoming request.

8. Private Link Support:

   • Private Link allows for secure, private connectivity between your Application Gateway and other Azure resources like Azure Storage, Azure SQL, or your on-premises network.

   • This provides a secure and isolated traffic path within the Azure network, without exposing traffic to the public internet.

9. Integration with Azure Front Door:

   • Azure Front Door integrates with Application Gateway v2 to provide a global load balancing and a performance-enhanced solution with end-to-end acceleration.

   • Azure Front Door can be used for global routing and Application Gateway for regional, internal traffic management.

10. Path-based Routing and Multiple Backend Pools:

    • The ability to define path-based routing for routing traffic to different backend pools based on URL paths. For example, /api/* can route to one set of backends, while /images/* routes to another set.

11. Better Logging and Monitoring:

    • Integration with Azure Monitor and Azure Metrics, making it easier to track the health, performance, and traffic of your application.

    • Access logs, diagnostic settings, and detailed metrics help with visibility into the behavior of the Application Gateway.

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When to Use Azure Application Gateway v2:

• Web Application Load Balancing: If you need to manage traffic for web applications or APIs, Azure Application Gateway is ideal. It provides layer 7 (application layer) routing, which is better suited for HTTP and HTTPS traffic.

• Global Traffic Distribution: If you are running applications in multiple regions and want to route traffic to the closest, healthiest backend, Application Gateway with Azure Front Door is a great combination.

• Security: If your application needs to be protected against security threats, WAF in Application Gateway v2 will help prevent attacks like SQL injection and cross-site scripting.

• High Availability: With features like autoscaling, zone redundancy, and integration with Azure Availability Zones, it’s perfect for applications that require high availability and fault tolerance.

How to Set Up Application Gateway v2:

Setting up Azure Application Gateway v2 involves creating a resource in the Azure portal, configuring the following elements:

1. Create the Application Gateway Resource:

   • In the Azure portal, go to Create a resource > Networking > Application Gateway.

   • Choose the v2 SKU for the version of the Application Gateway you want to use.

   • Specify the Virtual Network and Subnet for the gateway.

2. Configure Backend Pools:

   • Define the backend pools that the Application Gateway will route traffic to (e.g., Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, or containers).

3. Set Up Frontend Configuration:

   • Define the frontend IP configurations that determine how the Application Gateway will listen for incoming traffic.

   • Set up the listener for HTTP/HTTPS traffic.

4. Create Routing Rules:

   • Define URL path-based routing rules, host-based routing, or multiple listeners as needed.

5. Web Application Firewall (Optional):

   • Enable WAF if you need to protect your applications from common web vulnerabilities.

6. Health Probes:

   • Configure health probes for your backend resources, ensuring that the traffic is routed only to healthy instances.

Pricing for Azure Application Gateway v2:

The cost of using Azure Application Gateway v2 depends on several factors, including:

• Throughput units: Based on the amount of data being processed.

• WAF pricing: If you enable the Web Application Firewall, there will be additional charges.

• Number of listeners and rules configured.

It’s advisable to check the Azure pricing calculator for up-to-date and accurate pricing for your specific use case: Azure Pricing Calculator.

Conclusion:

Azure Application Gateway v2 brings significant improvements in scalability, security, and performance over the previous version. Its advanced routing capabilities, autoscaling, WAF, and integration with Azure Front Door make it an excellent choice for modern, scalable, and secure application delivery.

If you’re setting up an Azure Application Gateway v2, make sure to take advantage of its new features like autoscaling, path-based routing, and enhanced monitoring tools to ensure your web applications run smoothly.