Microsoft Azure enables organizations around the world to become more digitally connected, and networking is transforming the way these organizations work.

When companies shift to the cloud, networking as a service unlocks new benefits for customers in the areas of scale, speed, elastic resources, and managed oversight.

In the cloud landscape, the critical role of the network engineer continues to evolve as these professionals tackle complex tasks, from migrating workloads to the cloud and managing hybrid connectivity to empowering remote workers and supporting strategic scenarios that enable digital transformation.

If you plan, implement, and maintain Azure networking solutions, including hybrid networking, connectivity, routing, security, and private access to Azure services, be sure to check this Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate certification out.

Overview

Set your sights on the future with the all new Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate credential.

Are you ready to let the world know that you have the Azure networking experience and skills that enable you to plan, implement, and maintain your company’s Azure networking solutions? Get started learning about the Azure Network Engineer Associate certification today, and prepare to take your career to the next level.

This AZ-700T00: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions course:

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

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Skills Covered

  • Introduction to Azure Virtual Networks
  • Design and implement hybrid networking
  • Design and implement Azure ExpressRoute
  • Load balance non-HTTP(S) traffic in Azure
  • Load balance HTTP(S) traffic in Azure
  • Design and implement network security
  • Design and implement private access to Azure Services
  • Design and implement network monitoring

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.

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Target Audience

This course is 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 Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Azure Virtual Networks

  • Introduction
  • Explore Azure Virtual Networks
  • Configure Public IP Services
  • Exercise: Design and Implement a Virtual Network in Azure
  • Design Name Resolution for Your Virtual Network
  • Exercise: Configure Domain Name Servers Settings in Azure
  • Enable Cross-Virtual Network Connectivity with Peering
  • Exercise: Connect Two Azure Virtual Networks Using Global Virtual Network Peering
  • Implement Virtual Network Traffic Routing
  • Configure Internet Access with Azure Virtual NAT
  • Summary

Module 2: Design and implement hybrid networking

  • Introduction
  • Design and Implement Azure VPN Gateway
  • Exercise: Create and Configure a Virtual Network 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
  • Exercise: Create a Virtual WAN by Using the Azure Portal
  • Create a Network Virtual Appliance (NVA) in a Virtual Hub
  • Summary

Module 3: Design and implement Azure ExpressRoute

  • Introduction
  • Explore Azure ExpressRoute
  • Design an ExpressRoute Deployment
  • Exercise: Configure an ExpressRoute Gateway
  • Exercise: Provision an ExpressRoute Circuit
  • Configure Peering for an ExpressRoute Deployment
  • Design an ExpressRoute Circuit for Resiliency
  • Connect Geographically Dispersed Networks with ExpressRoute Global Reach
  • Improve Data Path Performance Between Networks with ExpressRoute FastPath
  • Troubleshoot ExpressRoute Connection Issues
  • Summary and Resources

Module 4: Load balance non-HTTP(S) traffic in Azure

  • Introduction
  • Explore Load Balancing
  • Design and Implement Azure Load Balancer Using the Azure Portal
  • Exercise: Create and Configure an Azure Load Balancer
  • Explore Azure Traffic Manager
  • Exercise: Create a Traffic Manager Profile Using the Azure Portal
  • Summary

Module 5: Load balance HTTP(S) traffic in Azure

  • Introduction
  • Design Azure Application Gateway
  • Configure Azure Application Gateway
  • Exercise: Deploy Azure Application Gateway
  • Design and Configure Azure Front Door
  • Exercise: Create a Front Door for a Highly Available Web Application
  • Summary

Module 6: Design and implement network security

  • Introduction
  • Get Network Security Recommendations with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
  • Deploy Azure DDoS Protection by Using the Azure Portal
  • Exercise: Configure DDoS Protection on a Virtual Network Using the Azure Portal
  • Deploy Network Security Groups by Using the Azure Portal
  • Design and Implement Azure Firewall
  • Exercise: Deploy and Configure Azure Firewall Using the Azure Portal
  • Secure Your Networks with Azure Firewall Manager
  • Exercise: Secure Your Virtual Hub Using Azure Firewall Manager
  • Implement a Web Application Firewall
  • Summary and Resources

Module 7: Design and implement private access to Azure Services

  • Introduction
  • Explain virtual network service endpoints
  • Define Private Link Service and private endpoint
  • Integrate private endpoint with Domain Name Service
  • Exercise: Restrict network access to PaaS resources with virtual network service endpoints using the Azure portal
  • Exercise: Create an Azure private endpoint using Azure PowerShell
  • Summary

Module 8: Design and implement network monitoring

  • Introduction
  • Monitor your networks using Azure Monitor
  • Exercise: Monitor a load balancer resource using Azure monitor
  • Monitor your networks using Azure Network Watcher
  • Summary

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Exam & Certification

Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate.

This new certification can help networking professionals to shine a light on their critical skills. You can use this globally recognized Microsoft Certification to validate your skills and abilities and to stay competitive.

Candidates for the Azure Network Engineer Associate certification need to have subject matter expertise in recommending, planning, implementing, and maintaining Azure networking solutions, including hybrid networking, connectivity, routing, security, and private access to Azure services. And they need expert Azure administration skills. Professionals in this role deploy networking solutions by using the Azure portal and other methods, including PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Azure Resource Manager templates (ARM templates).

Training & Certification Guide

Candidates for the Azure Network Engineer Associate certification should have subject matter expertise in planning, implementing, and maintaining Azure networking solutions, including hybrid networking, connectivity, routing, security, and private access to Azure services.

Responsibilities for this role include recommending, planning, and implementing Azure networking solutions. Professionals in this role manage the solutions for performance, resiliency, scale, and security. They deploy networking solutions by using the Azure Portal and other methods, including PowerShell, Azure Command-Line Interface (CLI), and Azure Resource Manager templates (ARM templates).

The Azure Network Engineer works with solution architects, cloud administrators, security engineers, application developers, and DevOps engineers to deliver Azure solutions.

Candidates for this certification should have expert Azure administration skills, in addition to extensive experience and knowledge of networking, hybrid connections, and network security.

Job role: Network Engineer

This exam measures your ability to design, implement, manage, secure, and monitor the following technical tasks: Hybrid Networking; Core Networking Infrastructure; Routing; Networks; and Private Access to Azure Services.

Skills Measured:

  • Design, Implement, and Manage Hybrid Networking (10% to 15%)
  • Design and Implement Core Networking Infrastructure (20% to 25%)
  • Design and Implement Routing (25% to 30%)
  • Secure and Monitor Networks (15% to 20%)
  • Design and Implement Private Access to Azure Services (10% to 15%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Microsoft Azure enables organizations around the world to become more digitally connected, and networking is transforming the way these organizations work. When companies shift to the cloud, networking as a service unlocks new benefits for customers in the areas of scale, speed, elastic resources, and managed oversight.

In the cloud landscape, the critical role of the network engineer continues to evolve as these professionals tackle complex tasks, from migrating workloads to the cloud and managing hybrid connectivity to empowering remote workers and supporting strategic scenarios that enable digital transformation.

Earning a Microsoft Azure certification is globally recognized and industry-endorsed evidence of mastering real world skills. It shows you demonstrate proficiency in keeping pace with technology. It’s a career move that yields many positive results.

In addition, Microsoft Certifications are also a great way to break into the tech industry. A Microsoft Certification immediately confers a level of authority and expertise, especially helpful for someone new to the industry.

The number of questions on a certification exam is subject to change as Microsoft make updates to ensure it aligns with current changes in the technology and job role. Most Microsoft Certification exams typically contain between 40-60 questions; and around 60-140 minutes.

Starting June 30 2021, all newly earned role-based and specialty certifications will be valid for one year from the date the certification was earned.

To stay up to date, IT pros are constantly learning and adding skills. The IDC study concluded that Microsoft Learning Partners such as Trainocate Malaysia, which won the coveted Microsoft Learning Partner 2021 award are well positioned to help organizations achieve their business and learning goals. The IT leaders who were surveyed found the most value from a Learning Partner that provides:

  • An end-to-end solution which starts with identifying skill gaps, simplifies the learning experience, and finishes by evaluating how well the Learning Partner met the organization goals.
  • Scale, flexibility, and speed to train teams of any size, in any location, amid changing circumstances.
  • Value-added services, such as hands-on labs, classroom training, and custom content that help the skills development program succeed.
  • High-quality content and delivery, meaning accurate, relevant courseware, top-notch instructors, and a path to certification, if needed.

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