Course Description

Course Overview

Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions (AZ-700) is an advanced training program designed for IT professionals to gain expertise in designing, deploying, and managing networking solutions on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Participants will learn how to design secure and scalable networking architectures, configure virtual networks, implement connectivity options, and optimize Azure networking for performance and reliability.

Prerequisites

To excel in this course, participants should have a strong understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, and VPN technologies. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure fundamentals and cloud computing concepts is essential. Prior experience with Azure networking, security, and virtualization will be highly beneficial.

Methodology

The course will be delivered through a combination of instructor-led lectures, practical demonstrations, hands-on labs, and interactive discussions. Participants will have access to dedicated Azure environments for hands-on practice, allowing them to apply the concepts learned in real-world scenarios. The course will be led by certified instructors with extensive experience in Azure networking and solutions design, ensuring a high-quality learning experience.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Microsoft Azure Networking
• Understanding the role of networking in Azure solutions
• Overview of Azure networking services and components
• Identifying networking challenges and design considerations
• Designing Azure Virtual Networks
• Planning and designing Azure Virtual Network topologies
• Configuring subnets, IP address spaces, and custom routes
• Implementing network security groups (NSGs) and route tables
• Implementing Azure VPN and ExpressRoute
• Configuring site-to-site and point-to-site VPN connections
• Implementing Azure ExpressRoute for private network connectivity
• Optimizing VPN and ExpressRoute performance and redundancy
• Configuring Azure Load Balancer and Traffic Manager
• Implementing Azure Load Balancer for high availability and load distribution
• Configuring Traffic Manager for global traffic routing
• Designing load balancing and failover strategies
• Implementing Azure Application Gateway and Firewall
• Deploying Azure Application Gateway for application delivery and security
• Configuring Web Application Firewall (WAF) for application protection
• Implementing Azure Firewall for network-level protection
• Securing Azure Networking Solutions
• Implementing network security best practices in Azure
• Configuring Azure DDoS Protection and Azure Bastion
• Integrating Azure networking with Azure Active Directory

Outcome

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Design and implement secure and scalable networking solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Configure Azure Virtual Networks and subnets to support different scenarios.
• Implement VPN and ExpressRoute for private network connectivity to Azure.
• Deploy Azure Load Balancer and Traffic Manager for high availability and global routing.
• Utilize Azure Application Gateway and Firewall for application delivery and security.
• Secure Azure networking solutions using DDoS Protection, Bastion, and Azure AD integration.

Labs

• Designing Azure Virtual Networks and Subnets
• Configuring Site-to-Site VPN Connections
• Implementing Azure ExpressRoute
• Configuring Azure Load Balancer
• Implementing Traffic Manager for Global Routing
• Configuring Azure Application Gateway
• Implementing Azure Firewall for Network-Level Protection