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
- 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
- Design and Implement Hybrid Networking
- Setting up VPN gateways for secure hybrid connectivity
- Configuring ExpressRoute for dedicated private connections
- Managing hybrid DNS solutions
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
