Creating and Configuring Azure ExpressRoute

In the following exercise, you will explore the creation of an ER circuit. You will only emulate the deployment as it typically includes involvement from a provider with a corresponding circuit configuration at the edge to join Azure:

1. Create a resource group named AZ104-ExpressRoute in North Europe.
2. Click in the search bar at the top of the Azure screen and type express route; select ExpressRoute circuits from the options that appear:

Figure 19.32: Deploying an ER circuit

3. Click + Create. Enter the following and click Review + create:
   • Subscription: Select your Azure subscription
   • Resource Group: AZ104-ExpressRoute
   • Region: North Europe (or select what you prefer)
   • Circuit Name: az104expressroute
   • Port type: Provider
   • Provider: Select a provider
   • Peering location: Select a location
   • Bandwidth: 200Mbps
   • SKU: Standard
   • Billing model: Metered

Figure 19.33: ER circuit deployment configuration...