Azure Route Table
Azure Route Table is a networking resource in Microsoft Azure that defines rules (routes) to direct network traffic between subnets, virtual networks, and on-premises networks. It controls how packets are forwarded based on destination IP addresses, enabling custom routing scenarios like forced tunneling, hub-and-spoke architectures, and traffic filtering. Route tables are associated with subnets in Azure Virtual Networks to apply routing policies.
Developers should learn Azure Route Table when building complex cloud network architectures in Azure, such as implementing secure hybrid connectivity, optimizing traffic flow for multi-tier applications, or meeting compliance requirements with forced tunneling to on-premises firewalls. It is essential for scenarios requiring custom routing beyond Azure's default system routes, like directing internet-bound traffic through network virtual appliances (NVAs) for inspection or creating isolated network segments.