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Global hybrid SD-WAN architecture connects five regional data centers (Philadelphia, Phoenix, Paris, Singapore, Sydney) and two server rooms (Beijing, Jakarta) through a centralized SD-WAN backbone core. Each site deploys Fortinet firewalls and routers that terminate into the backbone, while Equinix colocation facilities in Dallas and Paris provide ExpressRoute connectivity to three Azure landing zones (USA, EU, SEA). Azure landing zones use Checkpoint firewalls protecting VNets with VMs, and a VPN gateway enables encrypted tunneling from remote sites. This architecture demonstrates enterprise-grade global connectivity with multi-vendor security, geographic redundancy, and hybrid cloud integration for network architects managing distributed workloads across on-premises and Azure environments. Fork this diagram on Diagrams.so to customize site locations, swap firewall vendors, or add AWS Direct Connect paths. Ideal for planning SD-WAN migrations or documenting existing hybrid network topologies.

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How do I design a global SD-WAN architecture that connects on-premises data centers to Azure landing zones with ExpressRoute?

Deploy a centralized SD-WAN backbone core connecting regional routers with Fortinet firewalls at each site, then use Equinix colocation facilities to establish Azure ExpressRoute circuits terminating at Checkpoint-protected landing zones in each region. This diagram shows the complete topology with VPN gateway fallback.