Configuring a virtual network

In this section, we will take a look at the tasks that need to be completed to create and configure a virtual network.

Creating a cloud-only virtual network

We know the benefits of creating a virtual network. Azure-based virtual machines and other resources within the network can communicate securely with each other. Creating a dedicated cloud-only virtual network is a very simple and straightforward process, as there are no additional complications, such as configuring a VPN device.

Now, your cloud-only virtual network has been created. Once you have created your cloud-only virtual network, you can add new VMs and PaaS instances to it. It is worth noting here that the process of adding an existing virtual machine resource to a VNET is not a simple process, as you will see this in a later section, so ensure that you plan your virtual networks correctly to begin with. When you create a new virtual machine, you will be able to specify the virtual network it belongs...