(Unit 8 of 9) Azure ExpressRoute

Question 1

Describe Azure ExpressRoute

Answer 1

Azure ExpressRoute lets you extend your on-premises networks into the Microsoft cloud over a private connection, with the help of a connectivity provider

Question 2

Name the types of connectivity one can use with Azure ExpressRoute

Answer 2

1. any-to-any (IP VPN)
2. point-to-point Ethernet
3. virtual cross-connection through a connectivity provider at a colocation facility

Question 3

What does AzureExpress route not do regarding connections?

Answer 3

ExpressRoute connections don’t go over the public Internet.

Question 4

What Azure services does E.R enable direct access to ?

Answer 4

1. Microsoft Office 365
2. Microsoft Dynamics 365
3. Azure compute services, such as Azure Virtual Machines
4. Azure cloud services, such as Azure Cosmos DB and Azure Storage

Question 5

You can enable ExpressRoute ____ to exchange data across your on-premises sites by connecting your ExpressRoute circuits.

Answer 5

Global Reach

Question 6

What protocol does ExpressRoute use for Dynaming Routing?

Answer 6

ExpressRoute uses the BGP.

Question 7

Name and describe the Azure Express Route connectivity models (1)

Answer 7

CloudExchange colocation - Co-location refers to your facility being physically co-located at a cloud exchange, such as an ISP.

Question 8

Name and describe the Azure Express Route connectivity models (2)

Answer 8

Point-to-point Ethernet - Point-to-point ethernet connection refers to using a point-to-point connection to connect your facility to the Microsoft cloud.

Question 9

Name and describe the Azure Express Route connectivity models (3)

Answer 9

Any-to-any networks - integrate your wide area network (WAN) with Azure by providing connections to your offices and datacenters.

Question 10

Name and describe the Azure Express Route connectivity models (4)

Answer 10

Directly from ExpressRoute sites - You can connect directly into the Microsoft’s global network at a peering location strategically distributed across the world.

Question 11

Explain security considerations when using Azure ExpressRoute

Answer 11

1. Your data is not travelling over the internet
2. Private connection between premisis to Azure