Implementing an Azure Virtual WAN

Organizations use site-to-site VPNs and ExpressRoute to connect on-premises networks to Azure. As an organization grows, so does the complexity of implementing and managing connectivity between the cloud and on-premises locations.

In this lesson, we review Azure Virtual Wide Area Network (WAN). Azure Virtual WAN creates a hub-and-spoke topology that provides a single interface for managing branch connectivity, user access, and connectivity between VNets. We also cover how Azure Virtual WAN hubs connect with other network resources to create a full mesh topology that serves as a backbone of a hybrid network.

Learning Objectives

• Design an Azure Virtual WAN architecture
• Understand the SKUs and related features of a Virtual WAN
• Create a Virtual WAN hub
• Create a network virtual appliance (NVA) in a virtual hub
• Configure virtual hub routing
• Understand connection units and scale units

Intended Audience

• System or network administrators with responsibilities for connecting an on-premises network to Azure
• Anyone preparing for the Azure AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions exam

Prerequisites

• A basic understanding of networking, routing, and VPN concepts
• An Azure subscription (sign up for a free trial at https://azure.microsoft.com/free/ if you don’t have a subscription)