Question 231 - AZ-700 discussion

To provide a single host name that routes traffic based on the origin, you can useAzure Traffic Manager. This service allows you to route traffic to different endpoints based on various routing methods, including geographic routing.

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Create a Traffic Manager Profile

Navigate to the Azure Portal.

Search for ''Traffic Manager profiles''and select it.

Click on ''Create''.

Enter the following details:

Name: Enter a name for the Traffic Manager profile (e.g.,ContosoTrafficManager).

Routing method: SelectGeographic.

Subscription: Select your subscription.

Resource group: Select an existing resource group or create a new one.

Resource group location: Choose a location (this does not affect the routing).

Click on ''Create''.

Step 2: Configure Endpoints

Navigate to the newly created Traffic Manager profile.

Select ''Endpoints''from the left-hand menu.

Click on ''Add''to add a new endpoint.

Enter the following details:

Type: SelectExternal endpoint.

Name: Enter a name for the endpoint (e.g.,NewYorkEndpoint).

FQDN: Enterny.contoso.com.

Geographic region: Select''World''(this will be adjusted later).

Click on ''Add''to save the endpoint.

Repeat the processto add the second endpoint:

Type: SelectExternal endpoint.

Name: Enter a name for the endpoint (e.g.,GermanyEndpoint).

FQDN: Enterde.contoso.com.

Geographic region: SelectEurope.

Step 3: Adjust Geographic Routing

Navigate to the Traffic Manager profile.

Select ''Configuration''from the left-hand menu.

Under ''Geographic routing'', adjust the regions:

For theGermanyEndpoint, ensure that the geographic region is set toEurope.

For theNewYorkEndpoint, ensure that the geographic region is set toWorld(excluding Europe).

Step 4: Test the Configuration

Use a DNS query toolto test the routing.

From a location in Germany, query the Traffic Manager profile's DNS name and ensure it resolves tode.contoso.com.

From a location outside Europe, query the Traffic Manager profile's DNS name and ensure it resolves tony.contoso.com.

Explanation:

Azure Traffic Manager: This service uses DNS to direct client requests to the most appropriate endpoint based on the routing method you choose. Geographic routing ensures that traffic is directed based on the origin of the request.

Geographic Routing: This method allows you to route traffic based on the geographic location of the DNS query origin, ensuring that users are directed to the nearest or most appropriate endpoint.

By following these steps, you can provide a single host name that routes traffic tode.contoso.comfor users in Germany and tony.contoso.comfor users from other locations, ensuring efficient and appropriate traffic management.