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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Microsoft
Exam Format
180 min
40-60
700
Associate
Registration
$165 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
1 year
Pass renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn (free); Pass another qualifying exam; Earn a higher-level certification
AZ-700 Exam Topics and Domains
AZ-700 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, Application Gateway, Azure Application Gateway, and more.
1
Design and implement core networking infrastructure
27.5%
Design and implement IP addressing for Azure resources
Plan and implement network segmentation and address spacesCreate a virtual network (VNet)Plan and configure subnetting for servicesPublic IP addressing
- Plan and implement network segmentation and address spaces
- Create and configure virtual networks
- Design subnet structures for Azure services
- Implement public IP addressing strategies
Design and implement name resolution
Design name resolution inside a VNetConfigure DNS zonesAzure DNS Private Resolver
- Design DNS architecture for Azure and hybrid environments
- Configure public and private DNS zones
- Implement Azure DNS Private Resolver
Design and implement VNet connectivity and routing
VNet peering and connectivityUser-defined routes and routingNAT Gateway
- Implement VNet connectivity patterns
- Configure custom routing
- Deploy NAT gateway for outbound connectivity
Monitor networks
Azure Network WatcherAzure Monitor Network InsightsSecurity monitoring
- Configure network monitoring and diagnostics
- Implement security monitoring
- Troubleshoot network issues
2
Design, implement, and manage connectivity services
22.5%
Design, implement, and manage a site-to-site VPN connection
Site-to-site VPN designVPN configuration
- Design highly available site-to-site VPN connections
- Configure VPN gateways and connections
- Troubleshoot VPN connectivity issues
Design, implement, and manage a point-to-site VPN connection
Point-to-site VPN designAdvanced P2S features
- Configure point-to-site VPN connections
- Implement various authentication methods
- Deploy VPN client configurations
Design, implement, and manage Azure ExpressRoute
ExpressRoute designExpressRoute configurationAdvanced ExpressRoute features
- Design ExpressRoute architectures
- Configure ExpressRoute circuits and peering
- Implement advanced ExpressRoute features
Design and implement an Azure Virtual WAN architecture
Virtual WAN designVirtual WAN implementation
- Design Virtual WAN architectures
- Deploy and configure Virtual WAN hubs
- Implement virtual hub routing
3
Design and implement application delivery services
17.5%
Design and implement Azure Load Balancer and Azure Traffic Manager
Azure Load BalancerLoad balancing rules and NATAzure Traffic Manager
- Design load balancing solutions
- Configure load balancing rules
- Implement Traffic Manager profiles
Design and implement Azure Application Gateway
Application Gateway designApplication Gateway configurationAdvanced Application Gateway features
- Design Application Gateway deployments
- Configure routing and backend pools
- Implement SSL/TLS termination
Design and implement Azure Front Door
Azure Front Door designFront Door configurationAdvanced Front Door features
- Design Front Door architectures
- Configure routing and caching
- Implement security features
4
Design and implement private access to Azure services
12.5%
Design and implement Azure Private Link service and Azure private endpoints
Private endpointsPrivate Link service
- Plan and implement private endpoints
- Create Private Link services
- Configure DNS for private endpoints
Design and implement service endpoints
Service endpoints
- Choose between service endpoints and private endpoints
- Configure service endpoint policies
- Implement access restrictions
5
Design and implement Azure network security services
17.5%
Implement and manage network security groups
Network security groupsNSG monitoring and logsAzure Bastion and remote access
- Create and manage NSGs
- Configure NSG flow logs
- Implement secure remote access
Design and implement Azure Firewall and Azure Firewall Manager
Azure Firewall designAzure Firewall rules and policiesSecured virtual hubs
- Design Azure Firewall deployments
- Configure firewall rules and policies
- Implement Firewall Manager
Design and implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) deployment
WAF design and deploymentWAF configurationWAF policies
- Design WAF deployments
- Configure WAF rules and policies
- Implement WAF on different services
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-10-25
- Announcement date: 2024-10-06
Updates
- Azure Firewall Premium Latest Enhanced TLS inspection and IDPS features likely in future updates • Release date: 2024-Q4
- Azure DNS Private Resolver GA Now included in exam objectives for hybrid DNS scenarios • Release date: 2024
- Azure Route Server GA BGP routing scenarios now part of core curriculum • Release date: 2024
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Network Engineers and Cloud Network Engineers.
- Understanding of on-premises virtualization technologies, including VMs and virtual networking
- Understanding of network configurations, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, and encryption technologies
- Understanding of software-defined networking
- Understanding of hybrid network connectivity methods, such as VPN
- Understanding of resilience and disaster recovery, including high availability and restore operations
- Experience with Azure Portal, Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM templates