# Azure Private Link > Azure Private Link Skill - Skill: `comeonoliver/azure-private-link` (Agent Skill) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add comeonoliver/azure-private-link` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/comeonoliver/azure-private-link/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: DevOps & Infra - Author: ComeOnOliver (https://skillmd.com/u/comeonoliver) - Updated: 2026-09-21 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/comeonoliver/azure-private-link --- # Azure Private Link Skill This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Private Link. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, and configuration. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities. ## How to Use This Skill > **IMPORTANT for Agent**: Use the **Category Index** below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g., `L35-L120`), use `read_file` with the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g., `[security.md](security.md)`), use `read_file` on the linked reference file > **IMPORTANT for Agent**: If `metadata.generated_at` is more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. If `mcp_microsoftdocs` tools are not available, suggest the user install it: [Installation Guide](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/mcp/blob/main/README.md) This skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content: - **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill`. Returns Markdown. - **Fallback**: Use `fetch_webpage` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown`. Returns Markdown. ## Category Index | Category | Lines | Description | |----------|-------|-------------| | Troubleshooting | L35-L40 | Diagnosing and fixing Azure Private Endpoint and Private Link service connectivity issues, including DNS, network routing, and common misconfiguration problems. | | Best Practices | L41-L45 | DNS design and configuration guidance for private endpoints, including zone setup, name resolution patterns, split-horizon DNS, and avoiding common DNS misconfigurations with Private Link | | Decision Making | L46-L51 | Guidance on planning/migrating to Network Security Perimeter and designing Azure Private Link architectures optimized for security, segmentation, and cost. | | Architecture & Design Patterns | L52-L56 | Designing DNS architectures for Private Endpoints using Azure Private Resolver, including name resolution patterns, forwarding rules, and integration with on-premises or hybrid networks | | Limits & Quotas | L57-L62 | Regional availability of Private Link/Endpoints, supported services, and how to view or request increases to per‑VNet and global Private Endpoint limits | | Security | L63-L69 | Configuring RBAC for Private Link/Private Endpoints and Network Security Perimeters, and inspecting/controlling Private Endpoint traffic with Azure Firewall. | | Configuration | L70-L82 | Configuring Private Link endpoints/services: subnet and NSG policies, ASGs, DNS zones, SNAT bypass, NSPs, and monitoring/diagnostic logs for private connectivity. | ### Troubleshooting | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Diagnose Azure Private Endpoint connectivity issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/troubleshoot-private-endpoint-connectivity | | Troubleshoot Azure Private Link service connectivity | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/troubleshoot-private-link-connectivity | ### Best Practices | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Apply DNS integration best practices for Azure Private Endpoints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/private-endpoint-dns-integration | ### Decision Making | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Plan and transition Azure resources to Network Security Perimeter | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/network-security-perimeter-transition | | Optimize Azure Private Link design for cost and security | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/private-link-cost-optimization | ### Architecture & Design Patterns | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Design DNS infrastructure for Private Endpoints with Azure Private Resolver | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/tutorial-dns-on-premises-private-resolver | ### Limits & Quotas | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Check Azure Private Link regional availability and support | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/availability | | Increase Azure Private Endpoint per‑VNet and global limits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/increase-private-endpoint-vnet-limits | ### Security | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Configure RBAC permissions for Azure Network Security Perimeter operations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/network-security-perimeter-role-based-access-control-requirements | | Assign Azure RBAC roles for Private Endpoint and Private Link deployment | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/rbac-permissions | | Inspect and control Private Endpoint traffic using Azure Firewall | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/tutorial-inspect-traffic-azure-firewall | ### Configuration | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Configure application security groups with Azure Private Endpoints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/configure-asg-private-endpoint | | Configure Private Link service Direct Connect destinations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/configure-private-link-service-direct-connect | | Create a network security perimeter with Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/create-network-security-perimeter-cli | | Configure subnet network policies for private endpoints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/disable-private-endpoint-network-policy | | Disable subnet network policies for Private Link service | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/disable-private-link-service-network-policy | | Manage Azure private endpoint configuration properties | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/manage-private-endpoint | | Reference for Azure Private Link monitoring data | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/monitor-private-link-reference | | Enable and store Network Security Perimeter diagnostic logs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/network-security-perimeter-diagnostic-logs | | Configure private DNS zone names for Azure Private Endpoints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/private-endpoint-dns | | Enable SNAT bypass for private endpoint traffic via NVA | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/private-link-disable-snat |