AZ-700 Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions
Resilient cloud environments depend on well-designed networks. Azure Networking provides the foundation for secure, scalable connectivity across applications, locations, and hybrid infrastructures.
Key topics
- Designing and segmenting virtual networks in Azure.
- Establishing hybrid connectivity using VPN and ExpressRoute.
- Applying firewall rules, NSGs, and DDoS protection.
- Managing traffic with Azure Load Balancer, Traffic Manager, and Front Door.
- Monitoring and troubleshooting with Azure Monitor and Network Watcher.
Prerequisite
Working knowledge of networking protocols and routing is expected. Familiarity with Azure services is an advantage.
Target group
IT professionals who design, deploy, or manage Azure network environments: network engineers, cloud architects, and DevOps specialists.
Azure networking skills are essential for cloud projects and hybrid IT architectures.
- Build and configure virtual networks
- Manage public IP addresses and services
- Configure DNS resolution for your network
- Enable and control VNet peering
- Set up network traffic routing
- Provide internet access via Azure Virtual NAT
- Plan and configure Azure VPN Gateway
- Set up site-to-site VPN for branch connections
- Use point-to-site VPN for individual devices
- Deploy Azure Virtual WAN for distributed connectivity
- Operate virtual network appliances (NVA) in the hub
- How ExpressRoute works and when to use it
- Create ExpressRoute circuits and design connections
- Configure BGP peering for ExpressRoute
- Connect VNets to ExpressRoute
- Link global networks via ExpressRoute
- Optimize throughput with ExpressRoute FastPath
- Diagnose and resolve ExpressRoute issues
- Understand load balancing concepts and options
- Configure and use Azure Load Balancer
- Use Azure Traffic Manager for global routing
- Design and build Azure Application Gateway
- Deploy and configure Azure Application Gateway
- Customize Azure Front Door for global content delivery
- Secure virtual networks using the Azure portal
- Enable DDoS protection for Azure resources
- Configure network security groups (NSG)
- Plan and implement Azure Firewall
- Simplify management with Azure Firewall Manager
- Set up Web Application Firewall on Azure Front Door
- Use Private Link Service and private endpoints
- Configure service endpoints for Azure networks
- Set up DNS resolution with Private Link
- Connect App Services to Azure networks
- Analyze network traffic with Azure Monitor
- Inspect connections and paths with Azure Network Watcher
Up to 100% funding for your continuing education
Attractive funding opportunities are available for numerous continuing education programs – depending on the funding program, up to 100% funding is possible.
The requirement is that you live or work in Germany. Our funding opportunities are not available outside of Germany.
Funding opportunities are available for career starters, job seekers, career changers, startups, experienced professionals, those seeking career advancement, and specialists.
- Azure Networking provides the communication backbone for cloud environments. It connects virtual machines, applications, and external services – securely and with precise control across subnet boundaries.
- Participants gain expertise in designing and operating modern Azure networks: from virtual networks and hybrid connections to load balancing, security configurations, and network monitoring.
- The course is designed for network engineers, cloud architects, and DevOps specialists who manage Azure infrastructures or migrate enterprise networks to the cloud.
- Azure offers VPN gateways for encrypted connections and ExpressRoute for dedicated, high-availability links. Private endpoints complement the portfolio for secure, direct service access.
- Azure provides layered security mechanisms: Network Security Groups for rule-based access, Azure Firewall for centralized control, DDoS protection against volumetric attacks, and Private Link for isolated service access.
- The exam covers network architecture, hybrid connectivity, routing and load balancing, DNS integration, security configurations, and monitoring and diagnostics in Azure environments.
- Azure offers global reach, elastic scaling, and deep integration with Microsoft services. Cloud networking reduces operational overhead and enables flexible architectures for modern applications.
- Topics include building secure VNet topologies, connecting corporate locations, securing web services, and setting up global traffic routing solutions.