Azure Networking

In the ever-evolving landscape of Cloud technology, every project demands a robust, high-performance, scalable and secure foundation. Whether you're deploying traditional Virtual Machines or pioneering modern Artificial Intelligence solutions, a well designed Azure Networking infrastructure is critical for success.

This book simplifies complex concepts, empowering you to architect reliable and efficient network solutions within the Azure cloud. It takes you from the fundamentals of Azure networking, including VNets, NSGs, and hub-and-spoke models, to advanced topics like Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, and SD-WAN integration using Route Server. It meticulously covers essential design considerations, security best practices with Azure Firewall, service tags, AVNM security rules and ZTNA, and explores multi-cloud strategies. You will learn how to implement effective DNS with Private Resolver and PaaS networking using Private Link, and master application delivery with load balancing and Front Door. Furthermore, this book equips you with the knowledge to utilize Azure's monitoring tools like Network Watcher and traffic analytics, and prepares you to manage and troubleshoot complex networks effectively.

By the end of this book, you will possess the practical skills and in-depth knowledge to confidently design, deploy, and manage Azure networks, positioning yourself as a proficient Azure networking professional.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

* Connect your on-site networks to Azure using ExpressRoute and VPN.
* Set up secure Azure networks with firewalls and network security rules.
* Build faster, reliable cloud networks with SD-WAN and Virtual WAN.
* Make your apps work better with Azure's application delivery tools.
* Discover the benefits and caveats of different topologies.
* Keep your cloud data safe and secure your Azure footprint with network security.
* Monitor your Azure network to spot and fix problems quickly.
* Implementing Azure VNets and NSGs for advanced cloud network architecture and security.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

This book is for network architects and engineers familiar with on-premises networking products and protocols. It also benefits cloud architects who understand Azure constructs and want to specialize in its networking capabilities.

1. Introduction
2. Azure Networking Fundamentals
3. Before the Whiteboard, Requirements
4. Network Topology
5. Connectivity to On-premises
6. Software-defined Wide Area Networking in Azure
7. Multicloud Networking
8. Security
9. DNS and Platform as a Service
10. Application Delivery
11. Management and Monitoring

Jose Moreno has been designing networks for more than 24 years. He started his career as Network Architect in one of the biggest civil data centers in Europe, and after getting his CCIE certification (#16601) he moved to Cisco where he focused on data center technologies such as software-defined networking. Now in Microsoft, he helps customers to solve their Azure networking design challenges.

Adam Stuart has a background in network design and solutions architecture having worked for a mix of customers, system integrators, and vendors including Cisco where he obtained his CCIE (#34900). He now works at Microsoft as an Azure Networking Specialist in a primarily customer-facing role helping organizations design networks that allow them to adopt the cloud. He lives in the UK with his family and spends his spare time running or taking photographs.