Strengthen Azure workload security and protect cloud environments using Azure Virtual Networking controls

Learn how to configure secure access to Azure workloads using Azure Virtual Network (VNet), Network Security Groups (NSGs), private endpoints, DNS integration, virtual network peering and secure connectivity architectures within Microsoft Azure.

  • Why get trained: Learn how to secure Azure workloads using VNets, NSGs, private endpoints, virtual network peering and secure Azure networking architectures.
  • Why it matters: Secure cloud networking capabilities help organizations protect workloads, strengthen cloud security posture and reduce risks across Azure infrastructure environments.
  • Who should attend: Azure administrators, cloud engineers, network professionals and IT practitioners responsible for securing Microsoft Azure networking and workload environments.

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Overview

Configure secure access to your workloads using Azure virtual networking

In this learning path, you practice configuring secure access to workloads using Azure networking.

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Skills Covered

  • Create and configure virtual networks
  • Configure network routing
  • Create DNS zones and configure DNS settings
  • Create and configure network security groups (NSGs)
  • Create and configure Azure Firewall

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites required to attend this course.

Target Audience

  • Administrator

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Configure Virtual Networks

  • Learn to configure virtual networks and subnets, including IP addressing.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe Azure virtual network features and components.
  • Identify features and usage cases for subnets and subnetting.
  • Identify usage cases for private and public IP addresses.
  • Create a virtual network and assign IP addresses.

Prerequisites

  • Basic knowledge of virtual networking in cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with IP address formats and subnetting.

Module 2: Configure Azure Virtual Network Peering

  • Learn to configure Azure Virtual Network peering connections and address transit and connectivity concerns.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify usage cases and product features of Azure Virtual Network peering.
  • Configure your network to implement Azure VPN Gateway for transit connectivity.
  • Extend peering using a hub-and-spoke network with user-defined routes and service chaining.

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of cloud networking, including virtual networks and virtual machines.
  • Familiarity with command-line connectivity testing tools.

Module 3: Manage and Control Traffic Flow in Your Azure Deployment with Routes

  • Learn how to control Azure virtual network traffic by implementing custom routes.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the routing capabilities of an Azure virtual network.
  • Configure routing within a virtual network.
  • Deploy a basic network virtual appliance.
  • Configure routing to send traffic through a network virtual appliance.

Prerequisites

  • Knowledge of basic networking concepts.
  • Familiarity with Azure virtual networking.

Module 4: Host Your Domain on Azure DNS

  • Create a DNS zone for your domain name and configure DNS records.

Learning Objectives

  • Configure Azure DNS to host your domain.

Prerequisites

  • Knowledge of networking concepts such as name resolution and IP addresses.

Module 5: Configure Network Security Groups

  • Learn how to implement network security groups and ensure rules are correctly applied.

Learning Objectives

  • Determine when to use network security groups.
  • Create network security groups.
  • Implement and evaluate network security group rules.
  • Describe the function of application security groups.

Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with Azure virtual networks and resources such as virtual machines.
  • Working knowledge of the Azure portal for configuring network security groups.
  • Basic understanding of traffic routing and traffic control strategies.

Module 6: Introduction to Azure Firewall

  • Describe how Azure Firewall protects Azure Virtual Network resources, including features, rules, deployment options, and administration with Azure Firewall Manager.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain how Azure Firewall and Azure Firewall Manager work together to protect Azure virtual networks.
  • Evaluate whether Azure Firewall is the right solution to protect Azure virtual networks from malicious incoming and outgoing traffic.
  • Evaluate whether Azure Firewall Premium is the right solution for advanced protection capabilities.
  • Evaluate whether Azure Firewall Manager is the right solution for deploying policies across multiple firewalls.
  • Identify and describe use cases for Azure Firewall and Azure Firewall Manager.

Prerequisites

  • Beginner-level knowledge of Azure, including Availability Zones, Azure virtual networks, and ExpressRoute.
  • Beginner-level knowledge of networking concepts such as IP addresses, hub-and-spoke topology, subnets, and network packets.
  • Beginner-level knowledge of cloud computing concepts such as scalability and availability.

Module 7: Guided Project – Configure Secure Access to Workloads with Azure Virtual Networking Services

  • Practice configuring secure access to workloads using Azure virtual networking services.

Learning Objectives

  • Create and configure virtual networks.
  • Create and configure network security groups (NSGs).
  • Create and configure Azure Firewall.
  • Configure network routing.
  • Create DNS zones and configure DNS settings.

Prerequisites

  • Experience using the Azure portal to create resources.
  • Experience with cloud networking.
  • Completion of the previous modules in this learning path is recommended.

Dates & Locations

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December 1, 2026 - December 1, 2026

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Exam & Certification

To earn this Microsoft Applied Skills credential, learners demonstrate the ability to secure resources by using Azure virtual networking solutions.

Candidates for this credential should be familiar with Azure services, the Azure portal, and basic networking, DNS, and Azure Firewall concepts.

Tasks performed

  • Create and configure virtual networks
  • Configure network routing
  • Create DNS zones and configure DNS settings
  • Create and configure network security groups (NSGs)
  • Create and configure Azure Firewall

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