Configure and manage virtual networks for Azure administrators Flashcards
How are hybrid cloud server deployments established?
By using Azure virtual networks to create a private network in Azure and securely connect resources.
When cloud resources use Azure virtual network, how is the network segmented?
An Azure virtual network is a logical isolation of the Azure cloud resources.
Does each network have its own subnet?
Each virtual network has its own Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) block and can be linked to other virtual networks and on-premises networks.
What must be considered when creating a hybrid azure network solution?
The CIDR blocks (subnets) of the connecting networks must not overlap.
In an Azure virtual network, who controls the DNS settings and segmentation?
The tenant.
When creating a subnet, how many IPs are reserved, and in what order?
Azure reserves five IP addresses. The first four addresses and the last address are reserved.
How do certain servicers and Azure networks interact?
A service might require or create their own subnet; Each service directly deployed into a virtual network has specific requirements for routing and the types of traffic.
How is network traffic between all subnets in a virtual network routed by default?
Azure routes network traffic between all subnets in a virtual network, by default.
Can virtual networks in azure be isolated?
You can override Azure’s default routing to prevent Azure routing between subnets.
If traffic between two resources in a virtual network should be routed through a virtual network appliance, how should it be deployed?
Deploy the resources to different subnets because the virtual network appliance should have its own subnet.
How do service endpoints function with virtual networks/subnets?
You can limit access to Azure resources with a virtual network service endpoint; Deny access to the resources from the internet.
What is the purpose of a network security group?
Each network security group contains rules that allow or deny traffic to and from sources and destinations.
Define ‘Azure Private Link’
provides private connectivity from a virtual network to Azure platform as a service (PaaS), customer-owned, or Microsoft partner services.
What is the security benefit of Azure Private Link?
The service eliminates data exposure to the public internet.
When creating a virtual network IP address range, what should be considered in relation to the organization?
Plan to use an IP address space that’s not already in use in your organization; The range can be either on-premises or in the cloud, but not both.
Can an address space be changed once its created?
Once you create the IP address space, it can’t be changed.
In a virtual network, can subnets overlap?
The range for one subnet can’t overlap with other subnet IP address ranges in the same virtual network.
Once a virtual network is deployed, how can resources communicate?
You can assign IP addresses to Azure resources to communicate with other Azure resources, your on-premises network, and the internet.
What are the two types of Azure IP addresses?
private and public.
What is the function of a private azure IP address?
Enable communication within an Azure virtual network and your on-premises network.
How are private Azure IPs assigned when connecting to on-premises resources for a hybrid deployment?
Created when you config a VPN gateway or Azure ExpressRoute circuit.
What is the function of a Public Azure IP address?
Allowing your resource to communicate with the internet and public facing azure services.
What are the two ways IP addresses can be assigned in Azure?
IP addresses can be statically assigned or dynamically assigned.
What is the difference between static and dynamically assigned IP addresses?
Static IP addresses don’t change.
What are the best scenarios for static IP addresses?
- Role based VMs like DNS servers and DCs
- IP based security models that require static IPs
- TLS Certificates linked to an IP
When creating a public IP address to be used with a load balancer, what must be considered when establishing the “SKU” configuration detail?
Must match the SKU of the Azure load balancer.
How are static public IP addresses assigned/created?
Assigned when a public IP address is created.
How are dynamic public IP addresses assigned/created?
Assigned after a public IP address is associated to an Azure resource and is started for the first time.
In what circumstances would a dynamic IP address change?
If a resource such as a virtual machine is stopped (deallocated) and then restarted through Azure.
In what circumstances would a static IP address change?
Static addresses aren’t released until a public IP address resource is deleted.
What are the typical resources a public IP address is associated with?
Virtual machine network interfaces, internet-facing load balancers, VPN gateways, and application gateways.
What is the purpose of the “SKU” configuration detail when creating an Azure public IP address?
Your SKU choice affects the IP assignment method, security, available resources, and redundancy options.
What are the typical resources a private IP address is associated with?
Virtual machine network interfaces, internal load balancers, and application gateways.
How are private IP addresses assigned/allocated?
Allocated from the address range of the virtual network subnet that a resource is deployed in.
Can private IP addresses be dynamic?
Yes; Can be dynamic or static.
How are dynamic private IP addresses assigned in Azure?
Azure assigns the next available unassigned or unreserved IP address in the subnet’s address range.
What resources can a network security group be applied to?
You can assign a network security group to a subnet or a network interface.
How do network security groups secure network?
Contains a list of security rules that allow or deny inbound or outbound network traffic.
Can a network security group be assigned to multiple networks/sunets?
A network security group can be associated multiple times.
What is the purpose of a virtual DMZ?
Acts as a buffer between resources within your virtual network and the internet.
How many network security groups can be associate with a subnet/network?
Each subnet can have a maximum of one associated network security group.
How do network security groups function when assigned to a subnet?
Restricts traffic flow to all machines that reside within the subnet.
How do network security groups function when assigned to a virtual NIC?
Controls all traffic that flows through a NIC.
How many network security groups can be associate with a virtual NIC?
Each network interface that exists in a subnet can have zero, or one, associated network security groups.
When a network security group is created, what does Azure include by default?
Azure creates the default security rules in each network security group that you create.
What are the two most important default rules created when deploying a network security group?
“DenyAllInbound” traffic and “AllowInternetOutbound” traffic.
What are other security rules to be specified when creating a network security group?
Name; Priority; Port/Protocol; Source/Destination IP; Action (allow/deny)
How are rules processed in a network security group?
All security rules for a network security group are processed in priority order.
In what order are rules in a network security group processes?
When a rule has a low Priority value, the rule has a higher priority or precedence in terms of order processing.
Can default security rules be removed?
No.
How can default security rules be overrided?
By creating another security rule that has a lower Priority setting for your network security group.
How many default inbound rules does Azure define in a network security group?
3
What are the 3 default inbound traffic rules in a network security group?
- AllowVnetInBound
- AllowAzureLoadBalancerInBound
- DenyAllInBound
How many default outbound rules does Azure define in a network security group?
3
Where are the default outbound rules Azure defines in a network security group?
- AllowVnetOutBound
- AllowAzureLoadBalancerOutBound
- AllowAllOutBound
What is the purpose of the 3 default outbound rules in a network security group?
Only allow outbound traffic
What is the purpose of the 3 default inbound rules in a network security group?
These rules deny all inbound traffic except traffic from your virtual network and Azure load balancers.
For inbound traffic, in what order does Azure process network security group rules between subnets and NICs?
Azure first processes network security group security rules for any associated subnets and then any associated network interfaces.
For outbound traffic, in what order does Azure process network security group rules between subnets and NICs?
Azure first evaluates network security group security rules for any associated network interfaces followed by any associated subnets.
When creating a network security group, what should be considered to ensure connectivity between a subnet and a NIC?
If you have a subnet or NIC in your network security group, you must define an allow rule at each level. Otherwise, the traffic is denied for any level that doesn’t provide an allow rule definition.
Define ‘intra-subnet traffic’
VMs in the same subnet to sending traffic to each other.
Is intra-subnet traffic enabled by default?
Yes.