Azure Private Link Overview in Confluent Cloud¶
Azure Private Link allows for one-way secure connection access between your VNet and Confluent Cloud with added protection against data exfiltration. This networking option is popular for its unique combination of security and simplicity of setup.
In Confluent Cloud, you can set up an inbound Private Link from Azure VNet to a Confluent Cloud cluster or an outbound Private Link from Confluent Cloud to an Azure VNet using the following networking solutions:
| Supported networking solution | Supported services |
|---|---|
| Inbound Private Link - Dedicated | Dedicated Kafka |
| Inbound Private Link - Serverless |
|
| Outbound Private Link - Dedicated | Connect with Dedicated Kafka clusters |
| Outbound Private Link - Serverless | Connect with Enterprise Kafka clusters |
If you use Private Link, your cluster will not have public endpoints, and you can only access your cluster from Private Endpoints in accounts you have registered with Confluent Cloud.