Microsoft AZ-700 Certification Preparation: Azure Network Engineer
This course is for network engineers who design and run connectivity in Azure. IP addressing, name resolution, routing, hybrid connections, application delivery, private access and network security are all covered through hands-on labs. The three days end with focused practice for the AZ-700 exam. Every topic is linked back to real design choices, such as hub-and-spoke versus Virtual WAN.
The essentials
Publisher : Microsoft
Certification : Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
Exam code : AZ-700
Duration : 3 days (21 h)
Level : Intermediate
Formats : Live virtual class · In-person in Casablanca · On-site (intra-company)
Languages : French or English
Exam facts : Typically 40–60 questions · 100 min · passing score 700
Exam voucher: included or optional depending on the package — contact us.
Plan IP addressing, name resolution and routing between virtual networks
Deploy site-to-site and point-to-site VPNs, ExpressRoute and Virtual WAN
Distribute traffic with Load Balancer, Traffic Manager, Application Gateway and Front Door
Provide private access to Azure services with Private Link, private endpoints and service endpoints
Protect the network with NSGs, Azure Firewall, Firewall Manager and WAF
Monitor and troubleshoot Azure networks
Program
Core networking infrastructure (25–30%)
IP addressing for Azure resources
Name resolution
VNet connectivity and routing
Network monitoring
Connectivity services (20–25%)
Site-to-site VPN
Point-to-site VPN
Azure ExpressRoute
Azure Virtual WAN architecture
Application delivery (15–20%)
Azure Load Balancer and Traffic Manager
Azure Application Gateway
Azure Front Door
Private access to Azure services (10–15%)
Private Link and private endpoints
Service endpoints
Network security (15–20%)
Network security groups
Azure Firewall and Firewall Manager
Web Application Firewall deployment
Prerequisites
Enterprise networking experience, on-premises or in the cloud
Solid TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewall and encryption knowledge
Understanding of software-defined networking and hybrid connectivity
High availability and recovery basics; AZ-104 level knowledge is recommended
Target audience
Network engineers extending their scope to Azure
Azure administrators in charge of connectivity
Network and security architects
Teams connecting their sites to the cloud over VPN or ExpressRoute
The exam
The AZ-700 exam lasts 100 minutes and usually has 40 to 60 questions, including multiple choice, drag and drop, hot area and case studies. You take it through Pearson VUE at a test centre or online with a remote proctor, and need 700 to pass. It is available in English, French and several other languages. The certification is valid for one year and renews for free through an online assessment on Microsoft Learn during the six months before it expires.
Preparation tips
Sketch every topology: hub-and-spoke, Virtual WAN, transitive peering
Know how Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Front Door and Traffic Manager differ by layer and scope
Build a point-to-site VPN in a trial subscription to really understand gateways
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Do I need AZ-104 before AZ-700?
It is not required. You are, however, expected to create and manage Azure compute, storage and network resources, so AZ-104 level knowledge helps a lot.
Is AZ-700 a good fit for a Cisco or Fortinet network engineer?
Yes. Networking fundamentals stay the same; the course shows how they map to Azure services and where Azure behaves differently from on-premises gear.
Are three days enough?
For an experienced network engineer, yes, when followed by some revision and hands-on practice in a trial subscription.
How long is the certification valid?
One year, with free online renewal through a short assessment on Microsoft Learn. You can retake it as often as needed before the expiry date.
Does the course cover ExpressRoute hands-on?
ExpressRoute is covered in depth (design, peering, resilience), but a real circuit needs a connectivity provider, so we handle it through demos and case studies.
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