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Architect network infrastructure in Azure

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Module 1: Learn about the virtual private network (VPN) gateway options in Azure and typical scenarios for using a VPN. Create and test VPNs to securely connect sites to Azure.

In this module, you will:

Learn the features and use cases of VPN gateways
Learn the requirements for provisioning VPN gateways
Provision site-to-site VPN gateways

Module 2: Connect your on-premises systems and users to Azure and Office 365 by using ExpressRoute for private, dedicated, and guaranteed throughput connectivity.

In this module, you will:

Describe the features and capabilities of ExpressRoute
Describe the use cases for using ExpressRoute to integrate traditional networks with Azure

Module 3: Find out how Azure network security groups and service endpoints help you secure your virtual machines and Azure services from unauthorized network access.

In this module, you will:

Identify the capabilities and features of network security groups.
Identify the capabilities and features of virtual network service endpoints.
Use network security groups to restrict network connectivity.
Use virtual network service endpoints to control network traffic to and from Azure services.

Module 4: Use virtual network peering to enable communication across virtual networks in a way that's secure and minimally complex.

In this module, you will:

Identify use cases for virtual network peering.
Identify the features and limitations of virtual network peering.
Configure peering connections between virtual networks.

Module 5: Discover how Azure Traffic Manager provides DNS load balancing for your application to improve the performance and availability of your application.

In this module, you will:

Learn how to use Traffic Manager to dynamically distribute network traffic
Set up Traffic Manager for automatic failover to a secondary region
Set up Traffic Manager to redirect client requests to the nearest endpoint

Module 6: In this module, you will learn how to use Azure Load Balancer to distribute traffic between multiple virtual servers or services.

In this module, you will:

Identify the features and capabilities of Azure Load Balancer
Deploy and configure an Azure load balancer

Module 7: Improve application resilience by distributing load across multiple servers and use path-based routing to direct web traffic.

In this module, you will:

Identify the load balancing capabilities of Application Gateway
Create an Application Gateway and configure load balancing
Configure an Application Gateway to use URL path-based routing

Module 8: Learn how to control Azure virtual network traffic by implementing custom routes.

In this module, you will:

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

Module 9: In this module, you will learn how to plan and implement an IP addressing scheme for virtual networks and virtual machines in Azure.

In this module, you will:

Identify the private IP addressing capabilities of Azure virtual networks.
Identify the public IP addressing capabilities of Azure.
Identify the requirements for IP addressing when integrating with on-premises networks.

Module 10: You have a traditional on-premises infrastructure that you need to connect to resources in Azure. In this module, you learn how to select a connectivity method for your use cases that balances functionality, cost, and security.

In this module, you will:

Identify various methods for integrating on-premises networks with Azure.
Identify the features and limitations of each method of network integration.
Select the appropriate hybrid network solution for specified use cases.

Module 11: Design a network architecture in Azure that allows for growth and flexibility, secure isolation of critical resources, low administrative overhead, and communication with on-premises network resources.

In this module, you will:

Identify the requirements and components for a hub and spoke network in Azure
Identify the components and limitations for connectivity to on-premises networks
Identify methods to secure connectivity in a hub and spoke network

Module 12: Learn how to investigate and diagnose problems in your Azure virtual networks by using Network Watcher and other tools.

In this module, you will:

Identify the tools available to manage and troubleshoot network connectivity in Azure
Select the proper tool to manage and troubleshoot network connectivity for various use cases

Syllabus

Module 1: Connect your on-premises network to Azure with VPN Gateway

Introduction
Connect on-premises networks to Azure by using site-to-site VPN gateways
Exercise - Prepare Azure and on-premises virtual networks by using Azure CLI commands
Exercise - Create a site-to-site VPN gateway by using Azure CLI commands
Summary

Module 2: Connect your on-premises network to the Microsoft global network by using ExpressRoute

Introduction
What is the Azure ExpressRoute service?
How Azure ExpressRoute works
When to choose Azure ExpressRoute
Summary

Module 3: Secure and isolate access to Azure resources by using network security groups and service endpoints

Introduction
Use network security groups to control network access
Exercise - Create and manage network security groups
Secure network access to PaaS services with virtual network service endpoints
Exercise - Restrict access to Azure Storage by using service endpoints
Summary

Module 4: Distribute your services across Azure virtual networks and integrate them by using virtual network peering

Introduction
Connect services by using virtual network peering
Exercise - Prepare virtual networks for peering by using Azure CLI commands
Exercise - Configure virtual network peering connections by using Azure CLI commands
Exercise - Verify virtual network peering by using SSH between Azure virtual machines
Summary

Module 5: Enhance your service availability and data locality by using Azure Traffic Manager

Introduction
Route network traffic by using Traffic Manager
Exercise - Enable automatic failover by using priority routing
Optimize applications across regions by using performance routing
Exercise - Optimize applications across regions by using performance routing
Summary

Module 6: Improve application scalability and resiliency by using Azure Load Balancer

Introduction
Azure Load Balancer features and capabilities
Configure a public load balancer
Exercise - Configure a public load balancer
Internal load balancer
Summary

Module 7: Load balance your web service traffic with Application Gateway

Introduction
Route traffic with Application Gateway
Exercise - Create web sites
Application Gateway creation and configuration
Exercise - Create and configure an Application Gateway
Exercise - Test your Application Gateway
Summary

Module 8: Manage and control traffic flow in your Azure deployment with routes

Introduction
Identify routing capabilities of an Azure virtual network
Exercise - Create custom routes
What is an NVA?
Exercise - Create an NVA and virtual machines
Exercise - Route traffic through the NVA
Summary

Module 9: Design an IP addressing schema for your Azure deployment

Introduction
Network IP addressing and integration
Public and private IP addressing in Azure
Plan IP addressing for your networks
Exercise - Design and implement IP addressing for Azure virtual networks
Summary

Module 10: Design a hybrid network architecture on Azure

Introduction
On-premises network integration on Azure
Use Azure ExpressRoute for hybrid networks
Work with hybrid networks on Azure
Choose a hybrid network architecture on Azure
Summary

Module 11: Centralize your core services by using hub and spoke Azure virtual network architecture

Introduction
Implement a hub-spoke network topology in Azure
Plan virtual networks in Azure
Exercise - Implement a hub-spoke network topology in Azure
Create a hub-spoke network topology with Azure Virtual Network Manager
Secure your hub-spoke network
Summary

Module 12: Monitor and troubleshoot your end-to-end Azure network infrastructure by using network monitoring tools

Introduction
Troubleshoot a network by using Network Watcher monitoring and diagnostic tools
Exercise - Troubleshoot a network by using Network Watcher monitoring and diagnostic tools
Troubleshoot a network by using Network Watcher metrics and logs
Exercise - Troubleshoot a network by using Network Watcher metrics and logs
Summary

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