Azure Private Link Setup for CockroachDB Connectivity

Azure Private Link provides a secure and private connection between Azure Virtual Networks (VNet) and CockroachDB Cloud clusters by creating a direct, point-to-point tunnel that avoids the public internet, enhancing security and reducing latency for critical applications. This step-by-step guide outlines the setup process, including validating network prerequisites, configuring Azure and CockroachDB Cloud settings, and establishing a private DNS zone to ensure TLS certificate verification and proper DNS resolution. By keeping database connections within the Microsoft backbone, Azure Private Link minimizes the exposure surface, maintains familiar connection patterns for developers, and offers predictable performance, aligning with cloud-native resilience and private networking models.