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Fundamentals exams Azure architecture and services Azure networking

Azure networking

Virtual networks, subnets, peering, DNS, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute at a fundamentals level.

Learning objectives

Work through each idea below. Use Listen to hear the explanation — pick a voice next to Listen anytime (Sophia is the default).

  1. Virtual Network (VNet)
  2. Subnets segment a VNet; NSGs filter inbound/outbound traffic.
  3. VNet peering connects VNets for private communication.
  4. VPN Gateway
  5. ExpressRoute
  6. Azure Load Balancer and Application Gateway distribute traffic at different layers.

Virtual Network (VNet)

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isolated private network for Azure resources.

Subnets segment a VNet; NSGs filter inbound/outbound traffic.

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Subnets segment a VNet; NSGs filter inbound/outbound traffic.

VNet peering connects VNets for private communication.

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VNet peering connects VNets for private communication.

VPN Gateway

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encrypted tunnels over the internet to on-premises or other networks.

ExpressRoute

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private connection to Azure via a connectivity provider (not over the public internet).

Azure Load Balancer and Application Gateway distribute traffic at different layers.

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Azure Load Balancer and Application Gateway distribute traffic at different layers.

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