AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions" is a comprehensive guide designed to help professionals understand the complexities of networking within the Azure ecosystem. The book provides a detailed overview of key Azure networking components and services, such as Azure Virtual Network, VPN Gateway, Load Balancer, Traffic Manager, and Application Gateway.
It covers essential topics like configuring secure connections between on-premises infrastructure and Azure, managing network security with Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Azure Firewall, and leveraging Azure's advanced services like ExpressRoute for private connections. Additionally, it highlights strategies for optimizing network performance, ensuring global traffic distribution, and implementing high availability through Azure services like Front Door and Traffic Manager.
A key focus is on advanced security practices, including integrating third-party security tools, implementing Zero Trust network models, and securing hybrid and multi-cloud networks. The book also explores network monitoring and troubleshooting tools, helping network engineers efficiently diagnose issues using Azure Network Watcher.
With detailed coverage of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like ARM templates and Terraform for Azure networking, the book guides readers through automating network deployments. Finally, it includes practical study strategies, real-world scenarios, and sample questions to prepare for the AZ-700 certification exam, ensuring that readers are well-equipped to design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available Azure networking solutions.
This resource is invaluable for anyone looking to build expertise in Azure networking and preparing for the AZ-700 certification exam.
