AZ562690 - Generally Available: Network Watcher rule impact analyser

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Published

May 19, 2026

Status

Launched

Timeline

  • May 2026
    General Availability

Product

Network Watcher

Tag

Features

Category

Management and governance
Networking

Description

Azure Network Watcher rule impact analyzer is now generally available, enabling you to assess the potential impact of your network security group (NSG) or security admin rule changes on live network traffic before applying them. 

With this capability, you can evaluate how proposed NSG or network manager rule modifications would affect your existing traffic patterns, helping you fine-tune configurations, avoid unintended disruptions, and deploy changes with confidence. 

This feature is accessible through the Azure portal and leverages Azure Network Watcher traffic analytics and virtual network flow logs to deliver data-driven visibility into how NSG or network manager rule updates could influence your current network behavior. 

Learn more.