The MCA Microsoft Certified Associate Azure Network Engineer Study Guide (Exam AZ-700)

The MCA Microsoft Certified Associate Azure Network Engineer Study Guide (Exam AZ-700) by Puthiyavan Udayakumar and Kathiravan Udayakumar is an in-depth resource for individuals preparing to earn the Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate certification. This guide focuses on helping professionals design, implement, and maintain Azure networking solutions, a critical skill in managing cloud-based infrastructure.

Overview of the Study Guide

The book is designed to cover all domains and objectives of the AZ-700 exam, which tests your ability to work with Azure networking technologies. It includes detailed explanations, hands-on labs, real-world scenarios, and practice questions.

Key Topics Covered in the Guide

1. Design and Implement Core Azure Networking Infrastructure
   • Virtual networks (VNets) and subnets
   • Addressing and subnetting within Azure
   • Implementing virtual network peering
   • Designing and implementing DNS in Azure
2. Design and Implement Hybrid Networking
   • Setting up VPN gateways for secure hybrid connectivity
   • Configuring ExpressRoute for dedicated private connections
   • Managing hybrid DNS solutions
3. Design and Implement Azure Network Security
   • Implementing Azure Firewall for network traffic control
   • Configuring network security groups (NSGs) and application security groups (ASGs)
   • Setting up Web Application Firewall (WAF) on Azure Front Door and Application Gateway
4. Design and Implement Load Balancing and Network Routing
   • Configuring Azure Load Balancer for inbound and outbound traffic
   • Setting up Azure Application Gateway for application-level routing
   • Implementing Traffic Manager for global load balancing
5. Monitor and Troubleshoot Azure Networking
   • Using Azure Monitor and Network Watcher for diagnostics
   • Troubleshooting connectivity issues with tools like IP Flow Verify and Connection Troubleshoot
   • Analyzing network performance using metrics and logs
6. Design and Implement Private Access to Azure Services
   • Setting up private endpoints and service endpoints for Azure services
   • Configuring Azure Virtual Network NAT for outbound connectivity
   • Designing secure connections to Azure PaaS services