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Appendix F: Network Validation

Reference Azure

DOCUMENT CATEGORY: Reference SCOPE: Network validation procedures PURPOSE: Network testing and validation scripts MASTER REFERENCE: Microsoft Learn - Network Requirements

Status: Coming Soon

Coming Soon

This appendix is under development. It will include:

  • Azure Connectivity Tests: Scripts to validate Azure endpoint connectivity
  • URL Whitelist Validation: Verify all required FQDNs are reachable
  • Bandwidth Testing: Network throughput validation between nodes
  • Latency Measurement: Inter-node latency requirements verification
  • VLAN Validation: Ensure proper VLAN tagging and routing
  • DNS Resolution: Verify internal and external DNS

Planned Sections​

Pre-Deployment Validation​

  • Physical connectivity verification
  • Switch port configuration validation
  • IP address assignment verification
  • VLAN configuration testing

Azure Connectivity​

  • Outbound HTTPS connectivity tests
  • Azure Arc endpoint validation
  • Microsoft Container Registry access
  • Windows Update connectivity

Inter-Node Communication​

  • Storage network latency (<0.5ms recommended)
  • Management network connectivity
  • Live migration network testing
  • RDMA validation (if applicable)

Interim Resources​