Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions (AZ-700): Design, Implement, and Manage Connectivity Services
Azure networking underpins every cloud deployment—and most organisations struggle to get it right. This 2h 33m course cuts through the noise, teaching you to design and implement production-grade connectivity services that actually scale. You’ll move from theory to hands-on lab work fast, covering the exact skills tested in Microsoft’s AZ-700 exam.
AIU.ac Verdict: Ideal for cloud engineers and infrastructure architects ready to specialise in Azure networking or sit the AZ-700 exam. The course is genuinely practical, but assumes you’re already comfortable with Azure fundamentals—it’s not an entry point to cloud.
What This Course Covers
You’ll work through Azure Virtual Networks, subnetting strategies, and hybrid connectivity patterns including VPN gateways and ExpressRoute. The course covers load balancing architectures, network security groups, and application gateways—the components that actually keep enterprise traffic flowing. Matthew Ulasien walks you through real design decisions: when to use Azure Front Door versus Application Gateway, how to architect for failover, and troubleshooting connectivity issues that appear in production.
Each module pairs video instruction with hands-on labs in Pluralsight’s sandbox environment, so you’re not just watching—you’re configuring. You’ll design a multi-region connectivity solution, implement network segmentation, and manage DNS and traffic routing. By the end, you’ll have the practical patterns and exam readiness needed for AZ-700 certification.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- Cloud infrastructure engineers: Building or managing Azure environments and need to own networking architecture rather than relying on others.
- Solutions architects pursuing AZ-700: Preparing for Microsoft certification with hands-on labs that mirror exam scenarios and real-world design decisions.
- DevOps engineers expanding into networking: Currently managing compute or containers but need deeper networking knowledge to troubleshoot connectivity and optimise performance.
May not suit:
- Azure beginners: This assumes you’re already comfortable with Azure basics (VMs, resource groups, subscriptions). Start with Azure fundamentals first.
- Network engineers new to cloud: On-premises networking experience helps, but this course is Azure-specific—not a general networking primer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions (AZ-700): Design, Implement, and Manage Connectivity Services take?
The course is 2 hours 33 minutes of video instruction. Factor in 4–6 hours for hands-on labs and practice, depending on your pace and prior experience.
Will this course prepare me for the AZ-700 exam?
Yes—it covers the core exam objectives for designing and implementing Azure networking solutions. Pair it with Microsoft’s official study materials and practice exams for complete preparation.
Do I need Azure experience before starting?
You should be comfortable with Azure basics: virtual machines, resource groups, subscriptions, and the Azure portal. If you’re new to Azure, complete Azure Fundamentals first.
Are there hands-on labs included?
Yes. Pluralsight provides sandbox environments where you configure virtual networks, gateways, load balancers, and security policies—not just watch demonstrations.
Course by Matthew Ulasien on Pluralsight. Duration: 2h 33m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
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