Design, implement, and manage Azure networking solutions including hybrid connectivity, core infrastructure, routing, and security monitoring.
Azure Network Engineers design and implement Azure networking solutions, manage hybrid connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments, configure routing and load balancing, and ensure network security and performance. You'll work with VNets, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, and monitoring tools to build robust, secure network architectures.
Azure Administrator
PrerequisiteAzure Network Engineer
After Phase 3-4The official Microsoft AZ-700 exam tests your knowledge across four key skill areas:
Prerequisites:
→Complete AZ-104 or have equivalent Azure administration experience
→Ensure you have solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing)
Starting the AZ-700 journey:
→Begin with Phase 1: Master Azure Networking Fundamentals (expand below)
→Focus on one phase at a time — finish it completely before moving forward
→Build hands-on labs for each networking component
VNet design, subnets, IP addressing (CIDR), address spaces, VNet peering
Inbound/outbound rules, service tags, application security groups, rule priority
Public and private DNS zones, DNS records, name resolution strategies
VNet service endpoints, private endpoints, private link service
Site-to-site VPN, point-to-site VPN, VPN types (policy-based, route-based), BGP
Private connectivity, ExpressRoute circuits, peering types, Global Reach
Hub-and-spoke architecture, Virtual WAN hub, site connections
Third-party NVAs, routing through NVAs, high availability
Layer 4 load balancing, backend pools, health probes, NAT rules, HA ports
Layer 7 load balancing, WAF, URL-based routing, SSL termination, autoscaling
Global load balancing, CDN, WAF, SSL offload, routing rules
DNS-based traffic routing, routing methods (priority, weighted, geographic, performance)
Route tables, custom routes, next hop types, route propagation
Network and application rules, DNAT rules, threat intelligence, firewall policies
DDoS Protection Standard, attack analytics, mitigation policies
IP flow verify, NSG diagnostics, connection troubleshoot, packet capture, traffic analytics
Network insights, topology visualization, connectivity monitoring
AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions
This certification validates your expertise in designing, implementing, and managing Azure networking solutions. It's essential for network engineers working with Azure infrastructure.
Practice AZ-700 QuestionsPlan and design VNets, subnets, and connectivity solutions for complex requirements
Configure VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, and Virtual WAN for on-premises integration
Set up and optimize Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Front Door, and Traffic Manager
Implement Azure Firewall, NSGs, DDoS Protection, and security best practices
Use Network Watcher to diagnose issues and optimize network performance
Validate your network engineering expertise with Microsoft's official credential