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Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services Exam Ref AZ-801

By : Chris Gill
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Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services Exam Ref AZ-801

By: Chris Gill

Overview of this book

Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services Exam Ref AZ-801 helps you master various cloud and data center management concepts in detail, helping you grow your expertise in configuring and managing Windows Server in on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-based workloads. Throughout the book, you'll cover all the topics needed to pass the AZ-801 exam and use the skills you acquire to advance in your career. With this book, you’ll learn how to secure your on-premises Windows Server resources and Azure IaaS workloads. First, you’ll explore the potential vulnerabilities of your resources and learn how to fix or mitigate them. Next, you'll implement high availability Windows Server virtual machine workloads with Hyper-V Replica, Windows Server Failover Clustering, and Windows File Server. You’ll implement disaster recovery and server migration of Windows Server in on-premises and hybrid environments. You’ll also learn how to monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments. By the end of this book, you'll have gained the knowledge and skills required to ace the AZ-801 exam, and you'll have a handy, on-the-job desktop reference guide.
Table of Contents (31 chapters)
1
Part 1: Exam Overview and the Current State of On-Premises, Hybrid, and Cloud Workflows
3
Part 2: Secure Windows Server On-Premises and Hybrid Infrastructures
9
Part 3: Implement and Manage Windows Server High Availability
13
Part 4: Implement Disaster Recovery
17
Part 5: Migrate Servers and Workloads
23
Part 6: Monitor and Troubleshoot Windows Server Environments

Overview of the Azure Storage firewall

The Azure Storage firewall provides basic access control for the public endpoint of your storage accounts and, by default, allows public access. Enabling selected IP addresses or virtual networks allows you to configure the Azure Storage firewall with known IP addresses or IP address ranges based on other cloud-based services or on-premises networks. The following configuration options, as shown in Figure 6.2, depict Public network access, Virtual networks, Firewall, and Exceptions settings:

Figure 6.2 – Overview of firewall and virtual network settings for an Azure Storage account

Figure 6.2 – Overview of firewall and virtual network settings for an Azure Storage account

In addition, you can completely block public network access when using a feature called Private Endpoints (note that enabling Private Endpoints will bypass the Azure Storage firewall). While Private Endpoints may be currently out of scope for the AZ-801 exam, this is a security topic that can’t be missed, so additional recommended...