What is the primary difference between Azure VPN Gateway and Azure ExpressRoute?

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VPN Gateway is for connecting virtual machines, while ExpressRoute is for connecting databases.

VPN Gateway uses the public internet, while ExpressRoute uses a private, dedicated connection.

VPN Gateway is a PaaS service, while ExpressRoute is a SaaS service.

ExpressRoute is free, while VPN Gateway charges per gigabyte.

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Compare the underlying transport mechanism of both connectivity options.

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B.VPN Gateway uses the public internet, while ExpressRoute uses a private, dedicated connection.✓ Correct

The key differentiator is the transport medium. VPNs are cheaper but rely on the unpredictable public internet. ExpressRoute is more expensive but provides guaranteed bandwidth and privacy via a dedicated line.

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Assuming both use the public internet.

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