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Azure Networking Workshop
- Categories:
- Cloud
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Code:
- QAAZURENW
- Exam:
- Not Applicable
Overview
This one-day, immersive, instructor-led course provides IT professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to, implement, secure, and manage networking solutions within Microsoft Azure. Learners explore the foundational Azure networking services, hybrid connectivity and network security, while developing the expertise needed to support modern cloud infrastructure.
Through a hands-on workshop, participants gain practical experience configuring Azure Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, Azure Firewall, NATGateway, Azure Bastion and Just-in-Time access. By the end of the course, learners will be able to confidently deploy and manage Azure networking solutions.
Prerequisites
Participants should have:
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Azure fundamentals.
- Experience with TCP/IP networking concepts.
- Familiarity with Windows Server administration and networking.
- An understanding of cloud computing concepts.
- Basic experience using the Azure portal is recommended.
Target audience
This course is designed for:
- Azure administrators.
- Network engineers transitioning to Microsoft Azure.
- Cloud infrastructure engineers.
- Systems administrators managing Azure environments.
- IT professionals responsible for designing and supporting Azure networking solutions.
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Exam: Not Applicable
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Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Design and configure Azure Virtual Networks.
- Implement a NATGateway.
- Configure Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups, and network controls.
- Apply Microsoft best practices when designing and managing Azure network infrastructure.
Course outline
Introduction to Azure networking
- Explore Azure networking architecture.
- Understand core Azure networking services.
- Review virtual network design principles.
- Prepare the Azure networking environment.
Azure Virtual Networks
- Create and configure Azure Virtual Networks.
- Manage subnets and IP addressing.
- Configure virtual network peering.
- Implement network segmentation.
Hybrid connectivity
- Understand Azure to On-premises connectivity
Network security
- Configure Network Security Groups (NSGs).
- Deploy Azure NATGateway.
- Secure Azure networking resources using Azure Firewall.
- Apply Zero Trust networking principles.
Monitoring and troubleshooting
- Monitor network performance using Azure Monitor and Network Watcher.
Exams and assessments
There are no formal examinations included in this course. Learners reinforce their understanding through practical hands-on labs, instructor-led demonstrations, and real-world networking scenarios that develop confidence in designing, implementing, and managing Azure networking solutions.
Hands-on learning
This course includes:
- Practical Azure networking labs.
- Hands-on exercises configuring Azure Virtual Networks
- Instructor-led, workshop style, building of the core Azure networking services.
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