Design and Implement Azure Networking Solutions (AZ-700)

Course 8662 Advantage Plan Course

  • Duration: 3 days
  • Exam Voucher: Yes
  • Language: English
  • Level: Intermediate

This course teaches Network Engineers how to design, implement, and manage Azure networking solutions. Participants learn how to build secure, scalable, and resilient network infrastructures in Azure, including core networking services, hybrid connectivity, traffic load balancing, private access to Azure services, network security, and monitoring.

Azure Network Solutions Training Delivery Methods

  • In-Person

  • Online

Azure Network Solutions Training Information

In this Azure Networking Solutions training, you will learn how to do the following:

  • Gain hands-on experience designing and implementing Azure networking solutions from the ground up.
  • Learn how to securely connect on-premises networks to Azure using hybrid networking and ExpressRoute.
  • Improve performance and availability with Azure’s load balancing solutions.
  • Master the use of Azure Firewall, DDoS Protection, and WAF for comprehensive network security.
  • Confidently configure private connectivity to Azure services for enhanced security and compliance.
  • Develop monitoring strategies to maintain network health and quickly troubleshoot issues.

Prerequisites:

  • Experience with networking concepts (IP addressing, DNS, routing)
  • Familiarity with VPNs or WAN connectivity
  • Ability to navigate the Azure portal
  • Experience with Azure PowerShell
  • Understanding of virtualization, firewalls, encryption, and hybrid networking

Certification Information:

This course can help you prepare for the following Microsoft role-based certification exam — Exam AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions.

Azure Network Solutions Training Outline

1. Introduction to Azure Virtual Networks

  • Azure virtual networks and subnets
  • Public and private IP addressing
  • DNS configuration and name resolution
  • Virtual network peering
  • Routing and Azure Virtual NAT
  • Hands-on: Design and implement a virtual network

2. Design and Implement Hybrid Networking

  • Azure VPN Gateway
  • Site-to-Site VPN connections
  • Point-to-Site VPN connections
  • Azure Virtual WAN and hubs
  • Network virtual appliances (NVAs)
  • Hands-on: Configure VPN gateways and Virtual WAN

3. Design and Implement Azure ExpressRoute

  • ExpressRoute concepts and deployment models
  • ExpressRoute gateways and circuits
  • Peering configuration
  • ExpressRoute resiliency design
  • ExpressRoute Global Reach
  • ExpressRoute FastPath
  • Troubleshooting ExpressRoute connectivity

4. Load Balance Non-HTTP(S) Traffic

  • Azure Load Balancer options
  • Designing load balancing solutions
  • Implementing Azure Load Balancer
  • Azure Traffic Manager
  • Hands-on: Create and configure load balancing resources

5. Load Balance HTTP(S) Traffic

  • Azure Application Gateway design
  • Configuring Application Gateway
  • Azure Front Door architecture
  • High availability for web applications
  • Hands-on: Deploy Application Gateway and Front Door

6. Design and Implement Network Security

  • Network security recommendations with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
  • Azure DDoS Protection
  • Network Security Groups (NSGs)
  • Azure Firewall and Firewall Manager
  • Web Application Firewall (WAF)
  • Hands-on: Deploy and secure Azure network resources

7. Design and Implement Private Access to Azure Services

  • Virtual network service endpoints
  • Azure Private Link and private endpoints
  • DNS integration for private access
  • Hands-on: Restrict access to PaaS services using private connectivity

8. Design and Implement Network Monitoring

  • Azure Monitor for network visibility
  • Monitoring load balancers
  • Azure Network Watcher
  • Troubleshooting and diagnostics

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Azure Network Solutions Training FAQs

Azure Network Solutions Training is ideal for:

  • Network Engineers
  • IT professionals specializing in Azure networking
  • Engineers responsible for performance, security, and resiliency of cloud networks
  • Anyone seeking the AZ-700 certification

Basic understanding of networking concepts (IP addressing, DNS, routing) and familiarity with the Azure portal.

Yes, each module includes guided exercises using the Azure portal or PowerShell to apply what you learn.

You’ll be able to design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance Azure network solutions, integrate hybrid connectivity, and monitor and protect your environment.

Instructor-led training with a mix of lectures, demonstrations, and practical labs in a live Azure environment.