Chapter 4. Virtual Networks

In this chapter, we will take a look at how we can configure, set up, and deploy a virtual network that will allow our Azure-based virtual machines to interact and communicate with each other in the cloud and potentially communicate with our on-premises servers too. In this chapter, you will learn the following topics:

  • The definition of an Azure Virtual Network
  • The benefits of a virtual network
  • How to configure a virtual network
  • Cross-premises virtual networking
  • How to move an existing virtual machine to a virtual network

What is an Azure Virtual Network?

An Azure Virtual Network (VNET) is something that you will create in Microsoft Azure. The VNET will allow virtual machines and the other resources that are part of the VNET ...

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