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Create Multiple Subnets in Azure

Your company wants to block communication between two VMs. They currently reside on the same network and on the same subnet. Ensure they are separated into different subnets and communication is blocked using a network security group.

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Level
Beginner
Last updated
Sep 23, 2025
Duration
45m

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Table of Contents
  1. Challenge

    Create a New Subnet
    1. Log in to the Azure portal using the credentials provided.
    2. Create a new subnet named subnet2 with the CIDR address 10.0.1.0/24.
  2. Challenge

    Create New Network Security Group Rules
    1. Go to All Services > Network Security Groups.
    2. Create new network security group rules that block traffic in and out of 10.0.0.0/24 and associate it with the subnet.
  3. Challenge

    Move the VM to the New Subnet
    1. Move the VM named linVM to subnet2.
    2. Verify you can no longer communicate with linVM from winVM.
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