Microsoft AZ-700 - Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions

Box 2: One NSG

The minimum requirement is one NSG. You could attach the NSG to VMScaleSet1 and restrict outbound traffic, or you could attach the NSG to VMScaleSet2 and restrict inbound traffic. Either way you would need two custom NSG rules.

Box 1: Two custom rules

With the NSG attached to VMScaleSet2, you would need to create a custom rule blocking all traffic from VMScaleSet1. Then you would need to create another custom rule with a higher priority than the first rule that allows traffic on port 443.

The default rules in the NSG will allow all other traffic to VMScaleSet2.

Here are the steps and explanations for ensuring that the storage34280945 storage account will only accept connections from hosts on VNET1:

To restrict network access to your storage account, you need to configure the Azure Storage firewall and virtual network settings for your storage account. You can do this in the Azure portal by selecting your storage account and then selecting Networking under Settings1.

On the Networking page, select Firewalls and virtual networks, and then select Selected networks under Allow access from1. This will block all access to your storage account except from the networks or resources that you specify.

Under Virtual networks, select + Add existing virtual network. Then select VNET1 from the list of virtual networks and select the subnet that contains the hosts that you want to allow access to your storage account1. This will enable a service endpoint for Storage in the subnet and configure a virtual network rule for that subnet through the Azure storage firewall2.

Select Add to add the virtual network and subnet to your storage account1.

Select Save to apply your changes1.

To ensure that hosts on VNET1 and VNET2 can communicate with minimal latency, you can use Virtual Network Peering. This method connects the two virtual networks directly through the Microsoft backbone network, ensuring low-latency and high-bandwidth communication.

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Set Up Virtual Network Peering

Navigate to the Azure Portal.

Search for “Virtual networks” and select VNET1.

In the left-hand menu, select “Peerings” under the “Settings” section.

Click on “Add” to create a new peering.

Enter the following details:

Name: Enter a name for the peering (e.g., VNET1-to-VNET2).

Peer virtual network: Select VNET2.

Allow virtual network access: Ensure this is enabled.

Allow forwarded traffic: Enable if needed.

Allow gateway transit: Enable if needed.

Click on “Add”.

Step 2: Configure Peering on VNET2

Navigate to VNET2 in the Azure Portal.

In the left-hand menu, select “Peerings” under the “Settings” section.

Click on “Add” to create a new peering.

Enter the following details:

Name: Enter a name for the peering (e.g., VNET2-to-VNET1).

Peer virtual network: Select VNET1.

Allow virtual network access: Ensure this is enabled.

Allow forwarded traffic: Enable if needed.

Allow gateway transit: Enable if needed.

Click on “Add”.

Explanation

Virtual Network Peering: This feature connects two virtual networks in the same or different regions, allowing resources in both networks to communicate with each other as if they were part of the same network. The traffic between peered virtual networks uses the Microsoft backbone infrastructure, ensuring low latency and high bandwidth12.

Allow Virtual Network Access: This setting ensures that the virtual networks can communicate with each other.

Allow Forwarded Traffic: This setting allows traffic forwarded from a network security appliance in the peered virtual network.

Allow Gateway Transit: This setting allows the peered virtual network to use the gateway in the local virtual network.

By following these steps, you can ensure that hosts on VNET1 and VNET2 can communicate with minimal latency, leveraging the high-speed Microsoft backbone network.