Course Name

Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions

Course Introduction

This course teaches Network Engineers how to design, implement, and maintain Azure networking solutions.

This course covers the process of designing, implementing, and managing core Azure networking infrastructure, Hybrid Networking connections, load balancing traffic, network routing, private access to Azure services, network security and monitoring.

Learn how to design and implement a secure, reliable, network infrastructure in Azure and how to establish hybrid connectivity, routing, private access to Azure services, and monitoring in Azure.

Course Delivery Method

Our courses have flexible delivery options:

  • In-person classroom training at the Impactful training
    facilities

  • Virtual instructor-led training
  • Nationally: on-site at the client

Course Intended Audience

This course is intended for:

  • Network Engineers looking to specialize in Azure networking solutions.
  • An Azure Network engineer designs and implements core Azure networking infrastructure, hybrid networking connections, load balance traffic, network routing, private access to Azure services, network security and monitoring.
  • The azure network engineer will manage networking solutions for optimal performance, resiliency, scale, and security.

Course Prerequisites

  • Successful Azure Network Engineers start this role with experience in enterprise networking, on-premises or cloud infrastructure and network security.
  • Understanding of on-premises virtualization technologies, including: VMs, virtual networking, and virtual hard disks.
  • Understanding of network configurations, including TCP/IP, Domain Name System (DNS), virtual private networks (VPNs), firewalls, and encryption technologies.
  • Understanding of software defined networking.
  • Understanding hybrid network connectivity methods, such as VPN.
  • Understanding resilience and disaster recovery, including high availability and restore operations

Course Content

  • Module 1: Introduction to Azure Virtual Networks
    • In this module, you will learn how to design and implement fundamental Azure Networking resources such as virtual networks, public and private IPs, DNS, virtual network peering, routing, and Azure Virtual NAT.
    • Lessons:
      • Explore Azure Virtual Networks
      • Configure public IP services
      • Design name resolution for your Virtual Network
      • Enable Cross-VNet connectivity with peering
      • Implement virtual network traffic routing
      • Configure internet access with Azure Virtual NAT
    • After completing this module, students will be able to:
      • Implement virtual networks
      • Configure public IP services
      • Configure private and public DNS zones
      • Design and implement cross-VNET connectivity
      • Implement virtual network routing
      • Design and implement an Azure Virtual Network NAT
  • Module 2: Design and Implement Hybrid Networking
    • In this module, you will learn how to design and implement hybrid networking solutions such as Site-to-Site VPN connections, Point-to-Site VPN connections, Azure Virtual WAN, and Virtual WAN hubs.
    • Lessons:
      • Design and implement Azure VPN Gateway
      • Connect networks with Site-to-site VPN connections
      • Connect devices to networks with Point-to-site VPN connections
      • Connect remote resources by using Azure Virtual WANs
      • Create a network virtual appliance (NVA) in a virtual hub
    • After completing this module, students will be able to:
      • Design and implement a site-to-site VPN connection
      • Design and implement a point-to-site VPN connection
      • Design and implement Azure Virtual WAN Resources
  • Module 3: Design and Implement Azure ExpressRoute
    • In this module, you will learn how to design and implement Azure ExpressRoute, ExpressRoute Global Reach, ExpressRoute FastPath, and ExpressRoute Peering options.
    • Lessons:
      • Explore Azure ExpressRoute
      • Design an ExpressRoute deployment
      • Configure peering for an ExpressRoute deployment
      • Connect an ExpressRoute circuit to a VNet
      • Connect geographically dispersed networks with ExpressRoute global reach
      • Improve data path performance between networks with ExpressRoute FastPath
      • Troubleshoot ExpressRoute connection issues
    • After completing this module, you will be able to:
      • Design and implement ExpressRoute
      • Design and implement ExpressRoute Direct
      • Design and implement ExpressRoute FastPath
  • Module 4: Load Balancing Non-HTTP(S) Traffic in Azure
    • In this module, you will learn how to design and implement load balancing solutions for non-HTTP(S) traffic in Azure with Azure Load Balancer and Traffic Manager.
    • Lessons:
      • Explore load balancing
      • Design and implement Azure load balancer using the Azure portal
      • Explore Azure Traffic Manager
    • After completing this module, students will be able to:
      • Design and implement Azure Load Balancers
      • Design and implement Azure Traffic Manager
  • Module 5: Load Balancing HTTP(S) Traffic in Azure
    • In this module, you will learn how to design and implement load balancing solutions for HTTP(S) traffic in Azure with Azure Application Gateway and Azure Front Door.
    • Lessons:
      • Design Azure Application Gateway
      • Configure Azure Application Gateway
      • Design and configure Azure Front Door
    • After completing this module, students will be able to:
      • Design and implement Azure Application Gateway
      • Implement Azure Front Door
  • Module 6: Design and Implement Network Security
    • In this module, you will learn to design and implement network security solutions such as Azure DDoS, Azure Firewalls, Network Security Groups, and Web Application Firewall.
    • Lessons:
      • Secure your virtual networks in the Azure portal
      • Deploy Azure DDoS Protection by using the Azure portal
      • Deploy Network Security Groups by using the Azure portal
      • Design and implement Azure Firewall
      • Working with Azure Firewall Manager
      • Implement a Web Application Firewall on Azure Front Door
    • After completing this module, students will be able to:
      • Configure and monitor an Azure DDoS protection plan
      • Implement and manage Azure Firewall
      • Implement Network Security Groups
      • Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) on Azure Front Door
  • Module 7: Design and Implement Private Access to Azure Services
    • In this module, you will learn to design and implement private access to Azure Services with Azure Private Link, and virtual network service endpoints.
    • Lessons:
      • Define Private Link Service and private endpoint
      • Explain virtual network service endpoints
      • Integrate Private Link with DNS
      • Integrate your App Service with Azure virtual networks
    • After completing this module, students will be able to:
      • Define the difference between Private Link Service and private endpoints
      • Design and configure private endpoints
      • Explain virtual network service endpoints
      • Design and configure access to service endpoints
      • Integrate Private Link with DNS
      • Integrate your App Service with Azure virtual networks
  • Module 8: Design and Implement Network Monitoring
    • In this module, you will learn to design and implement network monitoring solutions such as Azure Monitor and Network Watcher.
    • Lessons:
      • Monitor your networks with Azure Monitor
      • Monitor your networks with Azure Network Watcher
    • After completing this module, students will be able to:
      • Configure network health alerts and logging by using Azure Monitor
      • Create and configure a Connection Monitor instance
      • Configure and use Traffic Analytics
      • Configure NSG flow logs
      • Enable and configure diagnostic logging
      • Configure Azure Network Watcher

Course Associated Exam and Certification

The course helps learners prepare for the Microsoft AZ-700 Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions Exam.

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Course Introduction

This course teaches Network Engineers how to design, implement, and maintain Azure networking solutions.

This course covers the process of designing, implementing, and managing core Azure networking infrastructure, Hybrid Networking connections, load balancing traffic, network routing, private access to Azure services, network security and monitoring.

Learn how to design and implement a secure, reliable, network infrastructure in Azure and how to establish hybrid connectivity, routing, private access to Azure services, and monitoring in Azure.

Course Delivery Method

Our courses have flexible delivery options:

  • In-person classroom training at the Impactful training
    facilities

  • Virtual instructor-led training
  • Nationally: on-site at the client

Course Intended Audience

This course is intended for:

  • Network Engineers looking to specialize in Azure networking solutions.
  • An Azure Network engineer designs and implements core Azure networking infrastructure, hybrid networking connections, load balance traffic, network routing, private access to Azure services, network security and monitoring.
  • The azure network engineer will manage networking solutions for optimal performance, resiliency, scale, and security.

Course Prerequisites

  • Successful Azure Network Engineers start this role with experience in enterprise networking, on-premises or cloud infrastructure and network security.
  • Understanding of on-premises virtualization technologies, including: VMs, virtual networking, and virtual hard disks.
  • Understanding of network configurations, including TCP/IP, Domain Name System (DNS), virtual private networks (VPNs), firewalls, and encryption technologies.
  • Understanding of software defined networking.
  • Understanding hybrid network connectivity methods, such as VPN.
  • Understanding resilience and disaster recovery, including high availability and restore operations

Course Content

  • Module 1: Introduction to Azure Virtual Networks
    • In this module, you will learn how to design and implement fundamental Azure Networking resources such as virtual networks, public and private IPs, DNS, virtual network peering, routing, and Azure Virtual NAT.
    • Lessons:
      • Explore Azure Virtual Networks
      • Configure public IP services
      • Design name resolution for your Virtual Network
      • Enable Cross-VNet connectivity with peering
      • Implement virtual network traffic routing
      • Configure internet access with Azure Virtual NAT
    • After completing this module, students will be able to:
      • Implement virtual networks
      • Configure public IP services
      • Configure private and public DNS zones
      • Design and implement cross-VNET connectivity
      • Implement virtual network routing
      • Design and implement an Azure Virtual Network NAT
  • Module 2: Design and Implement Hybrid Networking
    • In this module, you will learn how to design and implement hybrid networking solutions such as Site-to-Site VPN connections, Point-to-Site VPN connections, Azure Virtual WAN, and Virtual WAN hubs.
    • Lessons:
      • Design and implement Azure VPN Gateway
      • Connect networks with Site-to-site VPN connections
      • Connect devices to networks with Point-to-site VPN connections
      • Connect remote resources by using Azure Virtual WANs
      • Create a network virtual appliance (NVA) in a virtual hub
    • After completing this module, students will be able to:
      • Design and implement a site-to-site VPN connection
      • Design and implement a point-to-site VPN connection
      • Design and implement Azure Virtual WAN Resources
  • Module 3: Design and Implement Azure ExpressRoute
    • In this module, you will learn how to design and implement Azure ExpressRoute, ExpressRoute Global Reach, ExpressRoute FastPath, and ExpressRoute Peering options.
    • Lessons:
      • Explore Azure ExpressRoute
      • Design an ExpressRoute deployment
      • Configure peering for an ExpressRoute deployment
      • Connect an ExpressRoute circuit to a VNet
      • Connect geographically dispersed networks with ExpressRoute global reach
      • Improve data path performance between networks with ExpressRoute FastPath
      • Troubleshoot ExpressRoute connection issues
    • After completing this module, you will be able to:
      • Design and implement ExpressRoute
      • Design and implement ExpressRoute Direct
      • Design and implement ExpressRoute FastPath
  • Module 4: Load Balancing Non-HTTP(S) Traffic in Azure
    • In this module, you will learn how to design and implement load balancing solutions for non-HTTP(S) traffic in Azure with Azure Load Balancer and Traffic Manager.
    • Lessons:
      • Explore load balancing
      • Design and implement Azure load balancer using the Azure portal
      • Explore Azure Traffic Manager
    • After completing this module, students will be able to:
      • Design and implement Azure Load Balancers
      • Design and implement Azure Traffic Manager
  • Module 5: Load Balancing HTTP(S) Traffic in Azure
    • In this module, you will learn how to design and implement load balancing solutions for HTTP(S) traffic in Azure with Azure Application Gateway and Azure Front Door.
    • Lessons:
      • Design Azure Application Gateway
      • Configure Azure Application Gateway
      • Design and configure Azure Front Door
    • After completing this module, students will be able to:
      • Design and implement Azure Application Gateway
      • Implement Azure Front Door
  • Module 6: Design and Implement Network Security
    • In this module, you will learn to design and implement network security solutions such as Azure DDoS, Azure Firewalls, Network Security Groups, and Web Application Firewall.
    • Lessons:
      • Secure your virtual networks in the Azure portal
      • Deploy Azure DDoS Protection by using the Azure portal
      • Deploy Network Security Groups by using the Azure portal
      • Design and implement Azure Firewall
      • Working with Azure Firewall Manager
      • Implement a Web Application Firewall on Azure Front Door
    • After completing this module, students will be able to:
      • Configure and monitor an Azure DDoS protection plan
      • Implement and manage Azure Firewall
      • Implement Network Security Groups
      • Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) on Azure Front Door
  • Module 7: Design and Implement Private Access to Azure Services
    • In this module, you will learn to design and implement private access to Azure Services with Azure Private Link, and virtual network service endpoints.
    • Lessons:
      • Define Private Link Service and private endpoint
      • Explain virtual network service endpoints
      • Integrate Private Link with DNS
      • Integrate your App Service with Azure virtual networks
    • After completing this module, students will be able to:
      • Define the difference between Private Link Service and private endpoints
      • Design and configure private endpoints
      • Explain virtual network service endpoints
      • Design and configure access to service endpoints
      • Integrate Private Link with DNS
      • Integrate your App Service with Azure virtual networks
  • Module 8: Design and Implement Network Monitoring
    • In this module, you will learn to design and implement network monitoring solutions such as Azure Monitor and Network Watcher.
    • Lessons:
      • Monitor your networks with Azure Monitor
      • Monitor your networks with Azure Network Watcher
    • After completing this module, students will be able to:
      • Configure network health alerts and logging by using Azure Monitor
      • Create and configure a Connection Monitor instance
      • Configure and use Traffic Analytics
      • Configure NSG flow logs
      • Enable and configure diagnostic logging
      • Configure Azure Network Watcher

Course Exam And Certification

The course helps learners prepare for the Microsoft AZ-700 Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions Exam.

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