Certification Overview

To earn the Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate certification, candidates must:

Pass the required exam

This certification validates a professional’s ability to design, implement, and manage Azure networking solutions including hybrid networking, connectivity, routing, security, and monitoring.

Azure Network Engineers specialize in Azure networking infrastructure and are responsible for implementing networking solutions that connect Azure resources, on-premises networks, and external services.

Track Details & Exam Requirements

🔹 Core Exam (Required)

AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions

This exam measures the ability to design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot Azure networking solutions.

Exam Focus Areas

The AZ-700 exam evaluates your ability to:

• Design and implement core Azure networking infrastructure
• Design, implement, and manage hybrid networking solutions
• Design and implement routing and load balancing in Azure
• Secure Azure networking environments
• Monitor and troubleshoot Azure networking solutions

Exam Details

• Exam Code: AZ-700
• Exam Name: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions
• Exam Duration: ~100 minutes
• Exam Type: Microsoft role-based certification exam
• Delivery: Pearson VUE (online proctored or test center)
• Languages: Multiple languages supported by Microsoft
• Certification Level: Associate
• Role: Network Engineer

What This Certification Validates

With the Azure Network Engineer Associate certification, you demonstrate the ability to:

• Design and implement Azure networking infrastructure
• Configure hybrid connectivity between on-premises and Azure networks
• Implement routing and load balancing solutions
• Secure Azure networking resources
• Monitor and troubleshoot networking environments in Azure

These capabilities help organizations deploy secure, scalable, and reliable cloud networking solutions.

Exam Skills Measured

The AZ-700 exam evaluates several major networking domains.

1. Design and Implement Core Networking Infrastructure

Candidates must understand how to:

• Configure Azure Virtual Networks (VNets)
• Configure subnets and IP addressing
• Implement VNet peering
• Configure Azure DNS

2. Design and Implement Hybrid Networking

Candidates should be able to:

• Implement VPN Gateway
• Configure ExpressRoute connectivity
• Configure site-to-site and point-to-site VPN
• Implement Azure Virtual WAN

3. Design and Implement Network Security

This domain focuses on:

• Network Security Groups (NSGs)
• Azure Firewall
• Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• Private endpoints and service endpoints
• Azure DDoS Protection

4. Design and Implement Load Balancing

Candidates must understand how to:

• Configure Azure Load Balancer
• Implement Application Gateway
• Configure Azure Front Door
• Use Azure Traffic Manager

5. Monitor and Troubleshoot Networking

This domain includes:

• Azure Monitor
• Network Watcher
• Log Analytics
• Connectivity troubleshooting tools

Validity & Recertification

Microsoft role-based certifications typically expire after one year.

To maintain certification:

• Complete a free renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn before the certification expires.

Recommended Experience

Microsoft recommends candidates have:

• Experience implementing Azure networking solutions
• Knowledge of networking concepts such as IP addressing, routing, and DNS
• Experience with hybrid networking technologies
• Familiarity with Azure networking security services
• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting network environments

Who Should Pursue This Certification?

This certification is ideal for professionals such as:

• Azure Network Engineers
• Cloud Network Engineers
• Infrastructure Engineers
• Cloud Solutions Architects working with networking
• IT professionals managing Azure networking environments

Career Benefits

• Demonstrates expertise in Azure networking technologies
• Validates ability to implement secure cloud networking solutions
• Supports careers in cloud networking and infrastructure engineering
• Recognized Microsoft Azure certification worldwide
• Helps organizations deploy scalable hybrid networking environments

Summary

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate certification validates a candidate’s ability to design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot Azure networking solutions.

Key points

• Requires one exam: AZ-700
• Focuses on Azure networking infrastructure, hybrid connectivity, routing, security, and monitoring
• Associate-level certification for Azure network engineers