title: Connecting to MongoDB using Azure services
body: <p>Can I make an MongoDB instance running on my OnPremise server interact with azure hosted service. 
  I have seen this 
  <a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/documentation/articles/web-sites-dotnet-store-data-mongodb-vm/" rel="nofollow">https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/documentation/articles/web-sites-dotnet-store-data-mongodb-vm/</a></p>
  
  <p>But the above one and most of the links suggests to create an MongoDB instance running on a AzureVM. Is it really required or can I make my way through this with an on premise MongoDB instance.</p>
  
  <p>Any inputs are highly appreciated.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks in advance</p>