Dive into the essentials of Azure networking for database administrators in this concise 16-minute conference talk. Explore the fundamentals of virtual networks and subnets in Azure, understanding their importance and practical applications. Learn why subnets are necessary, which addresses can be used, and the differences between subnet sizes like /16 and /24. Gain the knowledge needed to create your own virtual network, effectively divide it into subnets of various sizes, and confidently plan and implement subnet configurations for Azure SQL VMs. Presented by speakers Christian Bowman and Marc Dunbar, this talk equips DBAs with crucial insights into Azure networking, enabling better architecture and infrastructure decisions when moving to the cloud or working with SQL 2022 and Managed Instances.