Introduction

This chapter introduces Azure Virtual Networks, differences between the Azure Service Management and Azure Resource Manager models, and some key points that will help you to design your solution. We will also cover Azure Virtual Network subnet types and in which scenarios these subnets would be used. Finally, you will learn how to automate all the manual tasks that have been implemented throughout the chapter.

Learning outcomes

The following topics will be covered:

• Introduction to Microsoft Azure Networks
• Azure terminologies
• Azure Service Management (ASM) versus the Azure Resource Manager (ARM)
  model
• Azure Virtual Network (VNet)
• Automating your tasks