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Azure Virtual Network

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The fundamental building block for private networks in Azure; you assign it a private address range and carve subnets from it, with Azure reserving five addresses in every subnet.

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Episodes about Azure Virtual Network

Azure Virtual Network - Simply Explained

2026-07-17 · Video on YouTube

Azure Virtual Network (VNet) is the foundation of networking in Microsoft Azure, allowing organizations to create secure, isolated private networks for their cloud resources. Just like a traditional network in a datacenter, a VNet enables virtual machines…

Azure Private Link - Simply Explained

2026-07-17 · Video on YouTube

Azure Private Link is Microsoft's networking service for securely accessing Azure services over a private connection instead of the public internet. By using private endpoints, organizations can connect services such as Azure Storage, SQL Database, Key Vault…

Azure Firewall - Simply Explained

2026-07-15 · Video on YouTube

Azure Firewall is Microsoft's cloud-native, fully managed network security service that protects Azure workloads from both internal and external threats. Instead of deploying and maintaining traditional firewall appliances, Azure Firewall provides centralized…

Azure Bastion - Simply Explained

2026-07-15 · Video on YouTube

Azure Bastion is Microsoft's managed remote access service that lets you securely connect to Azure virtual machines without exposing them to the public internet. Instead of opening RDP or SSH ports, Azure Bastion provides browser-based access through the…

Azure API Management - Simply Explained

2026-07-16 · Video on YouTube

Azure API Management (APIM) is one of the most important services in Microsoft Azure for organizations building modern cloud applications, microservices, and enterprise integrations. As the number of APIs grows, managing security, authentication, monitoring…

Azure DDoS Protection - Simply Explained

2026-07-17 · Video on YouTube

Azure DDoS Protection is Microsoft's managed service for defending applications and services against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. It automatically detects and mitigates malicious traffic designed to overwhelm your infrastructure, helping keep…

Subnetting and CIDR - Simply Explained

2026-10-23 · Video on YouTube

Master subnetting and CIDR notation easily. Learn how IP addresses, subnet masks, and network blocks work in your home router and Azure cloud. Your home Wi-Fi router has been subnetting this whole time, and nobody told you. Every device on your network sits…

Microsoft Entra Domain Services - Simply Explained

2026-08-14 · Video on YouTube

Moving an old Windows app to an Azure VM does not remove its need for a classic domain with LDAP, Kerberos and Group Policy. This Knowledge Nugget shows IT admins and cloud architects where Microsoft Entra Domain Services fits next to Entra ID and Active…

Secure Azure Networking with Rex de Koning [MVP-MCT]

2026-07-07 · Video on YouTube

Azure networking has evolved far beyond simply connecting virtual machines. In this episode, we explore how modern Azure networking enables organizations to build secure, scalable, and fully automated cloud environments using Azure Functions, Azure Virtual…

2026-07-07 – Secure Azure Networking with Rex de Koning [MVP-MCT]2026-07-15 – Azure Bastion - Simply Explained2026-07-15 – Azure Firewall - Simply Explained2026-07-16 – Azure API Management - Simply Explained2026-07-17 – Azure DDoS Protection - Simply Explained2026-07-17 – Azure Private Link - Simply Explained2026-07-17 – Azure Virtual Network - Simply Explained2026-08-14 – Microsoft Entra Domain Services - Simply Explained2026-10-23 – Subnetting and CIDR - Simply Explained2026-072026-10
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What is an Azure Virtual Network?

An Azure Virtual Network (VNet) is your private, isolated network in the cloud. It connects your Azure resources to each other, to the internet and to on-premises networks. · From the episode: Azure Virtual Network - Simply Explained

What does the slash number in CIDR mean?

The slash number in CIDR notation is just a size: it tells you how big the block of addresses is. After the episode you can read a range typed into an Azure virtual network and know what it means. · From the episode: Subnetting and CIDR - Simply Explained

Why does subnetting matter in Azure?

When you create an Azure virtual network, you type one of these address ranges yourself. That means the size and placement of the block is your decision, so understanding subnetting and the slash number helps you avoid choosing a range that causes trouble later. · From the episode: Subnetting and CIDR - Simply Explained

What is Microsoft Entra Domain Services?

It provides a managed Windows domain inside an Azure virtual network. Microsoft runs the domain controllers while workloads use traditional Active Directory capabilities such as domain join, LDAP, Kerberos and NTLM. · From the episode: Microsoft Entra Domain Services - Simply…

What is Azure Virtual Network Manager used for?

It is used to manage Azure networking in a scalable and centralized way. The episode presents it as one building block, next to Functions and Infrastructure as Code, for secure and automated cloud environments. · From the episode: Secure Azure Networking with Rex de Koning…

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