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Welcome to the Microsoft Certified Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700) course. Microsoft Azure spans more than 60 regions worldwide, giving it the largest global footprint among major cloud providers. Over 95% of the Fortune 500 rely on Azure in some capacity, making Azure networking skills highly valuable across industries. This course is focused on the design, implementation, and management of Azure network solutions to prepare you for real-world scenarios and the AZ-700 certification. I’m Rithin Skaria, your instructor. I’ll guide you through cloud networking concepts, hands-on labs, and exam-focused practice so you can become proficient designing and operating Azure network infrastructures.
This course is aimed at network engineers and cloud practitioners who already have basic familiarity with Azure. It blends conceptual lessons, hands‑on labs, and mock exams to help you build practical skills and exam readiness.
You’ll break down complex networking topics with clear explanations, practical scenarios, and lab exercises. Throughout the course you’ll validate your knowledge with mock exams and troubleshooting exercises designed to mirror typical AZ-700 objectives.
A screenshot of an online mock exam page (AZ-700) displaying a multiple-choice question about the Azure Front Door load balancing service with four answer options and a "Submit" button. A small circular video overlay of a presenter appears in the bottom-right corner.
Here’s a concise overview of the course structure and what you’ll learn.
Module / TopicFocusOutcome
FundamentalsVNets, subnets, IP addressing, network security basicsBuild and secure core virtual networks
Hybrid networkingVPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, site-to-site and point-to-site connectivityDesign secure on-premises ↔ Azure connections
Core networking infrastructureSubnets, private IP strategy, service integrationImplement resilient VNet topologies
Routing & BGPSystem and custom routes, BGP configurationControl traffic flow at scale
Security & monitoringNSGs, Azure Firewall, DDoS, Azure MonitorProtect and observe network workloads
Private access patternsPrivate endpoints & service endpointsSecurely connect to Azure PaaS services
Global traffic managementAzure Traffic Manager, load balancing methodsDesign geo-aware and performant routing
  • Fundamentals: Demystify Azure virtual networking and the core building blocks—virtual networks (VNets), subnets, IP addressing, DNS, and baseline network security. Understand how these pieces combine to create secure, scalable cloud networks.
  • Hybrid networking: Design and implement hybrid connectivity patterns. Configure VPN Gateway, IPSec site-to-site tunnels, VNet-to-VNet connections, and point-to-site access. Learn ExpressRoute fundamentals for high-throughput, low-latency private connectivity.
A presentation slide titled "VPN Connectivity Options" showing an Azure VNet, a VPN gateway with an IPSec site-to-site tunnel to an on‑premises site, and labeled connection types (site-to-site, VNet-to-VNet, point-to-site). A small circular video overlay of a presenter appears in the lower-right corner.
  • Core networking infrastructure: Learn best practices for building VNets, subnet design, IP allocation strategies, and integrating platform services while maintaining isolation and security.
  • Routing: Control traffic using route tables, forced tunneling, and Azure’s routing stack. Configure BGP for dynamic routing across peering, ExpressRoute, and on‑premises networks.
A presentation slide titled "Network Security Controls" showing nine numbered controls (NS-1 to NS-9) with brief descriptions. A small circular video thumbnail of a presenter appears in the bottom-right corner.
  • Security and monitoring: Protect workloads using Network Security Groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall policies, and DDoS Protection. Monitor and troubleshoot networks with Azure Monitor, Network Watcher, and diagnostic logging.
A presentation slide illustrating Azure Traffic Manager’s geographic routing method, showing a user/browser DNS query routed through Traffic Manager to regional endpoints (e.g., Germany, Mexico/Asia, East Asia). A small presenter video/photo is shown in the bottom-right corner.
  • Private access to Azure services: Implement private endpoints and service endpoints to access platform services (Storage, SQL, etc.) over private network paths, improving security and latency.
Throughout the course you’ll work through hands-on labs, scenario-based design exercises, and mock exams that mirror AZ-700 objectives. These practical activities are designed to increase retention and build confidence for certification and real-world deployments.
Prerequisites: Basic familiarity with Azure concepts (subscriptions, resource groups, core services) and networking fundamentals (IP addressing, routing basics) is recommended. If you’re new to Azure, review the Azure fundamentals materials linked below before proceeding.
Community support is an important part of learning. At KodeKloud, you can join forums to ask questions, share lab results, and connect with peers and mentors—accelerating your progress and keeping you motivated. Ready to master Azure networking and advance your career? Let’s get started. Links and references Recommended next steps
  • Ensure you have an Azure subscription or sandbox tenant to complete labs.
  • Review basic networking concepts: CIDR, subnets, routing, and firewall basics.
  • Start with the Fundamentals module to solidify core concepts before progressing to hybrid and advanced topics.

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