Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions (AZ-700) Online Training

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UPDATED: May 19, 2025

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Master end-to-end Azure networking, from virtual WAN architectures and routing with Azure Route Server to secure edge connectivity using Firewall Manager and DDoS Protection. Dive into advanced scenarios like Application Gateway v2, Front Door, and Private Link for secure app delivery, plus Bastion and Virtual Network NAT for seamless access and outbound connectivity. Learn to configure ExpressRoute circuits, Azure DNS private resolver, and monitor traffic with Network Watcher and Traffic Analytics.

Whether designing hub-and-spoke topologies or implementing microsegmentation with NSGs and Azure Firewall policies, this AZ-700 training equips DevOps administrators to optimize performance, resilience, and scale. Earning your Azure Network Engineer Associate certification proves your ability to leverage the latest Azure networking features and integrations across the ecosystem.

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What you'll learn

Design and implement core Azure network infrastructure
Manage connectivity services to network resources
Design custom application delivery services
Secure connections for private access to Azure services
Implement and manage network security groups (NSGs) in Azure

FAQs

Is the Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate worth it?

Yes, if you work with Microsoft Azure networks in an administrator role, the Azure Network Engineer Associate is a worthwhile credential. Earning it proves your familiarity with core Azure network infrastructure fundamentals, hybrid connectivity specialization and application delivery services. If you want a career working with networks powered by Microsoft Azure, the Azure Network Engineer Associate is an excellent first step to solidify your knowledge and showcase your skills.

How much does it cost to earn the Azure Network Engineer Associate?

The Azure Network Engineer Associate certification costs $165. The only requirement for earning the credential is that you pass Exam AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions. Apart from AZ-700, the certification has no other exams or fees. There are also no prerequisites, so apart from the cost of training and exam prep, it won't cost you more than $165 to earn it, as long as you can pass the test on your first attempt.

How difficult is the Azure Network Engineer exam (AZ-700)?

It's hard to say exactly how difficult an exam is since experience and prior knowledge make it different for everyone, but AZ-700 definitely doesn't have a reputation as a cake walk. Most people find the AZ-700 certifying exam challenging because of its emphasis on official Microsoft best practices for designing, implementing and managing Azure services, resources and core network infrastructure. Passing AZ-700 isn't just about doing it, it's about doing it by the book.

Does the Azure Network Engineer Associate expire?

Yes, like all of Microsoft's role-based credentials, the Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate is good for one year from the date you earn it. That's not much time, but fortunately, Microsoft makes renewing their certifications very easy. You can take a renewal certification exam for free that covers updates to the technology and tools and maintain your Azure Network Engineer Associate cert for free.

Is the Azure Network Engineer Associate and AZ-700 good for beginners?

Most brand new network administrators would probably find it pretty challenging to earn the Azure Network Engineer Associate with no previous work experience. However, this course is a good place for beginners to the career field to begin their professional development because it highlights industry standards as well as Microsoft best practices for detailed, nuanced aspects of hybrid cloud administration.

Who is this for?

This Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions (AZ-700) training is considered associate-level Azure training, which means it was designed for DevOps admins. This Microsoft Azure cloud computing platform skills course is designed for DevOps admins with three to five years of experience with cloud computing.

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Download the free AZ-700 study plan to complete this course in about 21 hours.

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