AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Full Course - Network Watcher - IP Flow Verify

The video tutorial discusses IP flow verify, a tool used to diagnose connectivity issues in Azure environments. It explains how IP flow verify can help identify if security rules are blocking traffic to or from virtual machines. The tutorial provides an example of how default and custom security rules can affect VM communication. It also details the capabilities of IP flow verify, such as specifying source and destination IP addresses, ports, and protocols to test connections. If a connection fails, IP flow verify identifies the security rule responsible, aiding in quick resolution. The tutorial concludes with troubleshooting tips, including checking firewall restrictions if IP flow verify does not reveal issues.

What is the primary purpose of IP flow verify?

• To configure network settings

• To monitor data usage

• To diagnose connectivity issues

• To enhance network speed

What can Azure's default security rules do to a virtual machine?

• Increase its processing power

• Allow or deny traffic

• Change its IP address

• Upgrade its operating system

How does IP flow verify help in troubleshooting?

• By providing a list of all network devices

• By testing communication and identifying security rules

• By suggesting new security rules

• By automatically fixing connectivity issues

What information do you need to provide to use IP flow verify?

• The user's login credentials

• The virtual machine's operating system

• The source and destination IP addresses, port, protocol, and traffic direction

• The network's bandwidth

If IP flow verify does not show a problem, what should be checked next?

• The cloud service provider's status

• The user's internet connection

• Firewall restrictions

• The virtual machine's hardware