Accessing a Private Azure VM via Bastion Host

Module 7: Assignment - 5

Tasks To Be Performed:

1. Create a VM without public IP address
2. Connect to this VM using bastion host

Step 1: VM without Public IP §

To create VM I follow steps in Assignment 1: Module 4 and sure “Public IP” is set to “None”

Step 2: Set Up Azure Bastion §

1. I Navigate to Azure Bastion:

   • In the Azure Portal, I search for “Bastion” and select it.

2. I Create a Bastion Host:

   • I click “+Crreate” to create a new Bastion host.

   • I select the same virtual network as my VM and fill in the details required for the Bastion service, including a name and the region.

     
     

   • For Azure Bastion, I do need to create a new public IP address because Bastion will serve as my secure access point.

   • I review and create the Bastion host.
     

Step 3: Connect to the VM using Bastion Host §

1. I Navigate to My VM:

   • Once the Bastion host is provisioned, I go to the VM I want to connect to.
   • In the overview page of the VM, I click “Connect” and choose “Connect via Bastion” from the options.

2. I Enter Credentials:

   • In the Bastion connection page, I enter the username and password for the VM.

3. I Establish the Connection:

   • I click “Connect” to initiate the Bastion service.
     
   • A new browser window opens with a secure SSH session to the VM.