Preface

In a world heavily dependent on cloud services, understanding and managing cloud network infrastructure is critical. In this book, you will gain both the knowledge and the practical skills to plan, design, implement, manage, and secure networks in the Azure cloud.

This book is also a comprehensive guide designed for those who are preparing for the Azure Network Engineer certification exam (AZ-700) and for those interested in mastering the Azure networking infrastructure. You will dive deep into concepts such as hybrid networking, routing, securing, and monitoring networks, as well as implementing private access to Azure services using native Azure capabilities.

Complete with hands-on labs, this book will take you beyond foundational knowledge to having a clear understanding of key design principles and implementation best practices. By the end of this book, you will be fully equipped and ready to architect and deploy highly scalable, performance-efficient networks in the Azure cloud.