Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate – Exam AZ-700

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate – Exam AZ-700 is a professional certification that validates a candidate's expertise in designing, implementing, managing, and monitoring network solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. 

This exam is intended for IT professionals, network engineers, and solution architects seeking to showcase their skills in utilizing Azure networking solutions. By passing this exam, candidates confirm their proficiency in:

1. Designing and Implementing Azure Networks: This includes setting up virtual networks, subnets, and configuring network routing.
2. Configuring Network Security: Securing resources using network security groups, application security groups, and Azure firewall configurations.
3. Configuring Load Balancing and Network Traffic Management: Implementing Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, and Traffic Manager solutions to distribute and optimize network traffic.
4. Designing Hybrid Connectivity Solutions: Establishing and managing connections between Azure and on-premises environments using VPN Gateways and ExpressRoute.
5. Monitoring and Troubleshooting Azure Networks: Implementing monitoring solutions and tools to diagnose network-related issues, optimizing network performance and health.

Earning the Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate certification not only helps individuals validate their skills in a fast-growing domain but also positions them favorably for roles that demand expertise in cloud-based network solutions, especially within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.