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Is Application Gateway needed for App Service Apps?

Hi,
I understand the benefits of using App Gateway. But do we get the same benefits with App Services? Isn't the WAF and other security features are built into App Service?
Let me know if we need to have App Gateway infront of App Service.

Thanks
Sanjay

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No you don't need AG to host an app in Azure. But out of the box an app service doesn't have a WAF or anything that isn't built into your app service. There are some high level Azure features like DDoS detection and whatnot that are designed to protect Azure's services and help ensure that your site doesn't bring things down but as for an actual WAF that isn't built into app services directly.

You should review the features of AG (such as the load balancing) and determine if you need those services. If you do then add AG to your services. If you don't then you aren't required to use them.

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