IronByte Consulting and Training

Azure Networking – Advanced

Training Info

This training focuses on enterprise-scale architecture, complex traffic engineering, and high-availability hybrid connectivity. Designed for professionals with a solid grasp of Azure fundamentals, the curriculum addresses the challenges of managing production-grade environments, including multi-tenant networking, Virtual WAN integration, and the industry shift toward Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).

Delivery & Duration

Two primary formats are available to align with team expertise and project requirements. Both are delivered online (live) or in-person.

  • The 1-Day Fast-Track: Optimized for senior architects and lead engineers. Focus is placed on high-level design patterns, Virtual WAN strategy, and complex routing logic.
  • The Multi-Day Implementation Intensive: Includes detailed hands-on labs, BGP configuration scenarios, and deep-dive troubleshooting of Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs) and ExpressRoute circuits.
  • Modular Delivery: Options exist to split sessions into 4-hour blocks to minimize impact on operational duties.

Program Curriculum

Module 1: Advanced Network Architecture & Design

  • Traditional Hub-and-Spoke vs. Azure Virtual WAN architectures.
  • Azure Virtual Network Manager (AVNM) for automated connectivity and security at scale.
  • Multi-subscription and multi-tenant networking strategies.
  • Azure Landing Zone (ALZ) networking patterns and “Policy-Driven” governance.
  • Scalability limits and long-term maintainability in global deployments.

Module 2: Advanced Routing & BGP logic

  • Deep dive into User-Defined Routes (UDRs) and BGP route propagation/priority.
  • Forced tunneling and complex traffic redirection patterns (NVA injection).
  • Asymmetric routing: Identification, causes, and resolution in complex topologies.
  • Private Link Service (Provider-side) vs. Private Endpoints (Consumer-side).
  • Transitive routing limitations and “Mesh” connectivity workaround strategies.

Module 3: Hybrid Connectivity & Modern Access

  • Active/Active VPN Gateway configurations and deterministic path selection.
  • ExpressRoute architecture: Redundancy models, Global Reach, and FastPath.
  • Identity-Aware Networking: Transitioning from traditional VPNs to Entra Private Access (ZTNA).
  • Global load balancing: Cross-region Load Balancer vs. Azure Front Door.
  • Resiliency testing: Simulating gateway and regional circuit failovers.

Module 4: Advanced Security, Monitoring & Troubleshooting

  • Integrating Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs): High-availability and performance tuning.
  • Azure Firewall Premium: Policy management, IDPS, and TLS inspection at scale.
  • Platform Performance Limits: Identifying SKU-based throughput and flow-limit bottlenecks.
  • Network Watcher: Traffic Analytics, Flow Logs, and Packet Capture for deep-packet inspection.
  • Systematic methodology for resolving complex, intermittent production failures.

Key Takeaways

Participants will be equipped to:

  • Architect at Scale: Deploy Virtual WAN and Landing Zone patterns that support global enterprise growth.
  • Master Modern Access: Implement Zero Trust Network Access strategies to replace or augment aging VPN infrastructure.
  • Ensure Resilience: Design high-availability connectivity that survives gateway or regional outages.
  • Solve Performance Issues: Distinguish between network latency, application bottlenecks, and platform-level SKU throttling.

Next Steps

Technical leads are available to adjust the depth of these modules based on current project requirements or migration roadmaps.

BOOK AN INTRO CALL
ASK A QUESTION

Both options go directly to tech personnel; no sales funnel, no account managers.