How to Create and Connect a Virtual Network in Azure for Windows 365

This article is an excerpt from the book, https://portal.azure.com. 

2. Start the creation of a new virtual network. From here, choose the Resource group option and the name of the virtual network. When these have been defi ned, choose Next. 

                                                      Figure 3.8 – Virtual network | Azure tags selection 

6. We are now able to see an overview of the entire configuration of the new virtual network.  

When you have reviewed this, click on Create. 

Figure 3.10 – Creating an ANC in Windows 365 overview 

2. Fill out the required information such as the display name of the connection, the virtual network, and the subnet you would like to integrate with Windows 365. Once that is done, click on Next. 

Figure 3.14 – Creating a HAADJ ANC in Windows 365 | Overview 

2. Provide the required information such as  the display name of the connection, the virtual network, and the subnet you would like to integrate with Windows 365. Click Next. 

Figure 3.18 – Windows 365 ANC network overview 

Conclusion

Creating a virtual network in Azure and connecting it to your Windows 365 environment is a fundamental step towards leveraging the full potential of cloud-based services. By following the outlined procedures, you can ensure a secure and efficient network connection, whether you're dealing with Azure AD Join (AADJ) or Hybrid Azure AD Join (HAADJ) scenarios. With the virtual network and ANC now configured, you are well-equipped to manage and monitor your network connections, enhancing the overall performance and reliability of your cloud infrastructure. 

Author Bio

Christiaan works as a Principal Program Manager and Community Lead on the Windows Cloud Experiences (Windows 365 + AVD) Engineering team at Microsoft, bringing his expertise to help customers imagine new virtualization experiences. A former Global Black Belt for Azure Virtual Desktop, Christiaan joined Microsoft in 2018 as part of the FSLogix acquisition. In his role at Microsoft, he worked on features such as Windows 365 app, Switch, and Boot. His mission is to drive innovation while bringing Windows 365, Windows, and Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM) closer together, and drive community efforts around virtualization to empower Microsoft customers in leveraging new cloud virtualization scenarios.

Sandeep is a virtualization veteran with nearly two decades of experience in the industry. He has shipped multiple billion-dollar products and cloud services for Microsoft to a global user base including Windows, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Windows 365. His contributions have earned him multiple patents in this field.
Currently, he leads a stellar team that is responsible for building the product strategy for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop services and shaping the future of end-user experiences for these services.

Morten works as a Cloud Architect for a consultant company in Denmark where he advises and implements Microsoft virtual desktop solutions to customers around the world, Morten started his journey as a consultant over 8 years ago where he started with managing client devices but quickly found a passion for virtual device management. Today Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop are the main areas that are being focused on alongside Microsoft Intune. Based on all the community activities Morten has done in the past years, he got rewarded with the Microsoft MVP award in the category of Windows 365 in March 2022.