Create a Traffic Manager Profile in Azure for VPN

Step 1: Sign in to the Azure Portal

1. Go to the Azure portal and sign in with your credentials.

Step 2: Create a Traffic Manager Profile

1. Navigate to Traffic Manager:

   In the Azure portal, search for Traffic Manager profiles in the search bar at the top. Click on Traffic Manager profiles from the search results.

2. Create a New Profile:

   Click + Create to create a new Traffic Manager profile.

   Fill out the following details:

   • Name: Enter a unique name for your Traffic Manager profile.
   • Routing method: Select the routing method that fits your needs. Options include:
   • Priority: Directs traffic to a primary endpoint and fails over to others.
   • Weighted: Distributes traffic based on assigned weights.
   • Performance: Routes traffic to the lowest-latency endpoint.
   • Geographic: Directs users based on their geographic location.
   • Multivalue: Returns multiple endpoints in response to a DNS query.
   • Subnet: Routes traffic based on the source IP address.
   • Subscription: Choose your Azure subscription.
   • Resource group: Select an existing resource group or create a new one.
   • Resource group location: Choose the location for the resource group.
3. Create the Profile:

   Click Create to create the Traffic Manager profile.

Step 3: Configure Endpoints

1. Add Endpoints:

   After the Traffic Manager profile is created, go to the Endpoints section. Click + Add to add endpoints to the Traffic Manager profile.

   Choose the Type of endpoint (Azure endpoint, External endpoint, or Nested endpoint) and provide the required details based on the endpoint type:

   • For Azure endpoints, select the target Azure resource (such as a VPN gateway or virtual network).
   • For external endpoints, enter the FQDN or IP address of the VPN server.
   • For nested endpoints, select another Traffic Manager profile to nest.
2. Configure Endpoint Settings:

   Set the Priority, Weight, or Geographic region based on the routing method you selected. Enable or disable monitoring settings as needed.

3. Save the Configuration:

   Click OK to add the endpoint. Repeat this process to add all necessary endpoints.

Step 4: Monitor and Test Traffic Manager Profile

1. Monitor Profile:

   Use the Overview and Metrics sections to monitor traffic distribution and performance.

2. Test DNS Resolution:

   Test the DNS name associated with your Traffic Manager profile to ensure it routes traffic correctly to the VPN endpoints.

3. Make Adjustments:

   If needed, adjust endpoint priorities, weights, or add new endpoints to optimize traffic routing.

Step 5: Integrate with VPN

1. Configure VPN Clients:

   Ensure your VPN clients are configured to use the Traffic Manager profile's DNS name for VPN access.

2. Update VPN Gateways:

   If using Azure VPN gateways, ensure they are configured as endpoints in the Traffic Manager profile.

3. Test Connectivity:

   Test VPN connectivity through the Traffic Manager profile to ensure it’s functioning as expected.

Step 6: Finalize and Save

1. Review all configurations.
2. Save any changes.
3. Ensure all endpoints are healthy and functioning.