Virtual Networks Unlocked: Your Guide to Azure Connectivity - Softcover

Hussain, Kameron; Hussain, Frahaan

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798280366367

Verlag: Independently published, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Azure’s networking capabilities with Virtual Networks Unlocked: Your Guide to Azure Connectivity. This comprehensive and practical guide walks you through every critical aspect of Azure Virtual Networking, making it an essential companion for IT professionals, cloud architects, and network engineers aiming to design, implement, and manage cloud-connected infrastructures.

Begin your journey with a foundational understanding in Chapter 1, where you'll explore what Virtual Networks (VNets) are and why cloud connectivity is a cornerstone of modern IT architecture. Discover Azure’s powerful networking features and get acquainted with the key terminologies and concepts that will guide your learning.

In Chapter 2, get hands-on by setting up your first VNet using the Azure portal. Learn to manage address spaces, subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and route tables, ensuring you build secure and scalable networks from the start.

Chapter 3 dives into inter-VNet communication, including VNet peering for both regional and global scenarios. Gain insights into performance impacts and cost optimization strategies.

Navigate complex hybrid cloud environments in Chapter 4, which details how to connect on-premises infrastructure to Azure through Site-to-Site VPNs and Azure ExpressRoute. Understand the roles of VPN and ExpressRoute gateways to choose the right connectivity solution for your organization.

Security is paramount, and Chapter 5 equips you with the tools and techniques to protect your networks. From Azure Firewall and Application Gateway to DDoS Protection and Zero Trust principles, this chapter is your guide to resilient network defense.

Explore scalable architectures in Chapter 6, including the widely adopted hub-and-spoke model, Virtual WAN, and multi-region designs. Learn how to integrate Azure Load Balancers to enhance performance and availability.

Ensure operational excellence in Chapter 7 with tools like Azure Network Watcher. Monitor network health, diagnose connectivity issues, and set up actionable alerts and logs to maintain peak performance.

Automation is the future, and Chapter 8 teaches you how to deploy and manage networks using ARM templates, Bicep, PowerShell, and Azure CLI—integrated seamlessly into DevOps pipelines.

See theory put into action in Chapter 9, featuring real-world use cases from SaaS, e-commerce, healthcare, and finance. Study architecture patterns and solutions from industry leaders and gain insights you can apply directly to your projects.

Wrap up with Chapter 10, packed with glossaries, resources, sample code, API references, and FAQs to reinforce learning and support your ongoing journey.

Whether you're new to Azure networking or looking to deepen your expertise, Virtual Networks Unlocked provides the clarity, depth, and actionable knowledge to master the Azure cloud.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Independently published
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• ISBN 13: 9798280366367
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 269
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar