To which type of resource can Azure Bastion provide secure access?

Azure Bastion is a service within Microsoft Azure that provides secure and seamless RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) and SSH (Secure Shell) access to virtual machines directly through the Azure portal. This eliminates the need for a public IP address on the virtual machines, thus enhancing security by preventing exposure to the internet.

When using Azure Bastion, users can connect to their Azure virtual machines without having to manage jump boxes or other intermediate solutions, thus simplifying the architecture for remote access. This secure, fully managed service integrates directly with Azure, allowing users to connect to their VMs using a web browser, which further emphasizes accessibility and ease of use.

Understanding how Azure Bastion works in relation to other Azure resources is important. Azure Files, Azure SQL Managed Instances, and Azure App Service have their own distinct access and management methods, such as direct file sharing, Azure Data Studio, or app service environments, which do not require the same secure connectivity provided by Azure Bastion. Therefore, the primary functionality of Azure Bastion is specifically tailored to Azure virtual machines, making them the correct choice for secure access via this service.