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Cloud Networking

Explore the fundamental concepts and advanced topics in cloud networking. Learn how to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and reliable network infrastructures in the cloud.

Key Concepts

  • Virtual Networks (VNet): Isolate your cloud resources with private network segments.
  • Subnets: Divide your VNets into smaller, manageable ranges.
  • IP Addressing: Understand public and private IP address allocation and management.
  • Network Security Groups (NSG): Control inbound and outbound traffic to your resources.
  • Firewalls: Implement robust security policies for your cloud environment.
  • Load Balancing: Distribute incoming traffic across multiple instances for high availability and performance.
  • VPN Gateways: Securely connect your on-premises networks to your cloud VNet.
  • ExpressRoute: Establish private, high-throughput connections between your on-premises environment and Azure.
  • DNS: Manage domain name resolution for your cloud services.

Popular Topics

Designing Scalable VNets

Best practices for architecting your virtual networks for growth and performance.

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Securing Cloud Networks with NSGs and Firewalls

Deep dive into network security features and their configurations.

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Implementing Load Balancing Solutions

Strategies for distributing traffic and ensuring application availability.

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Hybrid Connectivity: VPN vs. ExpressRoute

Choosing the right solution for connecting your on-premises data centers.

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Container Networking

Networking considerations for microservices and containerized applications.

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Monitoring Network Performance

Tools and techniques for diagnosing and optimizing network issues.

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