Configure a Load Balancer on Microsoft Azure
In this lab you will configure a public and internal Azure load balancer for a web and database environment using pre-deployed server resources. When you are finished, you will have a load-balanced environment with public and private resources.
Terms and conditions apply.
Challenge
Create a Public Load Balancer
Create a public-facing load balancer for use by a group of virtual machines.
Challenge
Create an Inbound NAT Port-forwarding Rule
Create an inbound NAT port-forwarding rule for remote desktop protocol traffic to a public load balancer.
Challenge
Create an Internal Load Balancer
Deploy an internal load balancer. This will be used by the public web server to access internal resources.
Challenge
Configure Virtual Machines in Load Balancer Backend Pool
Remove and add virtual machines into a Load Balancer. You will remove a non-functional virtual machine, add in an existing virtual machine, and add a new VM during the VM creation process.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.
Recommended prerequisites
- General knowledge of the Azure portal
- General knowledge of Virtual Networks and Virtual Machines
- General knowledge of networking
- General knowledge of Azure Load Balancers
- (Optional) Access to an RDP client