(48 hrs) Advanced Network Administration
About This Course
This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to design, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot Microsoft Azure network environments.
Participants will configure Azure Virtual Networks, subnets, DNS zones, and security groups, while implementing hybrid connectivity through VPNs, ExpressRoute, and Virtual WAN.
The course also covers load balancing solutions such as Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, and Traffic Manager to improve application performance and availability.
Emphasis is placed on securing networks and applications using NSGs, Azure Firewall, Private Link, and WAF.
Through scenario-based labs and assessments, participants will build resilient, compliant architectures and strengthen readiness for AZ-700 certification.
What You'll Learn
• Understanding Azure Virtual Networks (VNets) and Architectures
• Subnets & IP Addressing
• Hub-and-Spoke Architecture in Azure
• Azure DNS – Name Resolution in the Cloud
• Network Security Groups (Intro)
• Demo/Lab Activity
• Case Study – Startup Deployment in Azure
2. Hybrid Connectivity & Security
• Site‑to‑Site VPN Connections
• Point‑to‑Site VPN Connections
• ExpressRoute – Private Connectivity to Azure
• Azure Virtual WANs
• Private Link Service and Private Endpoint
• Network Security Groups (NSGs) – Expanded
• Azure Firewall
• Case Study – Secure Hybrid Connectivity for a Financial Institution
• Demo/Lab Activity
3. Load Balancing & Application Delivery
• Azure Load Balancer (Layer 4)
• Application Gateway (Layer 7)
• Traffic Manager
• Azure Front Door
• Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• High Availability & Redundancy
• Demo/Lab Activity
• Case Study – Global E-Commerce Platform
4. Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Monitoring Workflow
• Why Monitoring & Troubleshooting Matter
• Azure Monitor
• Network Watcher
• Monitoring Workflows
• Demo/Lab Activity
• Case Study – Monitoring and Troubleshooting
5. Advanced Routing & Multi-Region
• Advanced Routing
• Multi‑Region Design Patterns
• Case Study – Enterprise Global Resiliency
Entry Requirements
Prerequisites
• Completed the Network Fundamentals and Troubleshooting course awarded by @ASK Training
Language:
• Attained at least WPLN level 5 OR
• Obtained Grade C6 for GCE O level English OR
• Other equivalent qualifications
Academic:
• Obtained at least a pass or C6 at GCE O Level in at least 3 subjects OR
• Candidates with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis OR
• Mature candidates (≥ 30 years old) with 8 years of relevant working experience