Azure ExpressRoute is a service that enables a dedicated and secure connection between an on-premises infrastructure and Azure data centers through a colocation provider. A colocation provider is a third-party data center that offers network connectivity services to multiple customers. Azure ExpressRoute allows customers to bypass the public internet and connect directly to Azure services, such as virtual machines, storage, databases, and more. This provides benefits such as lower latency, higher bandwidth, more reliability, and enhanced security. Azure ExpressRoute also supports hybrid scenarios, such as connecting to Office 365, Dynamics 365, and other SaaS applications hosted on Azure. Azure ExpressRoute requires a physical connection between the customer's network and the colocation provider's network, as well as a logical connection between the customer's network and the Azure virtual network. The logical connection is established using a Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) session, which exchanges routing information between the two networks. Azure ExpressRoute supports two models: standard and premium. The standard model offers connectivity to all Azure regionswithin the same geopolitical region, while the premium model offers connectivity to all Azure regions globally, as well as additional features such as increased route limits, global reach, and Microsoft peering. References: Designing and Implementing Cloud Connectivity (ENCC) v1.0, Learning Plan: Designing and Implementing Cloud Connectivity v1.0 (ENCC 300-440) Exam Prep, ENCC | Designing and Implementing Cloud Connectivity | Netec