Thomas Cowen

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Architecting Azure and Microsoft 365 with clarity, commercial awareness, and operational discipline. Built for MSPs and IT teams delivering secure, scalable cloud solutions that work in the real world.

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Azure Outbound Internet Access Is Changing in 2026: A Guide for IT Teams and MSPs

Azure is changing how outbound internet access works, removing default outbound access for new virtual networks from March 31st 2026. This guide explains what’s changing, the impact on your deployments, and why NAT Gateway is the recommended solution.

Mar 23, 2026 13 min read Microsoft Azure
Azure Outbound Internet Access Is Changing in 2026: A Guide for IT Teams and MSPs

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