Windows Azure Virtual Workshops

Get up to speed with the Windows Azure platform!

The Cloud is where the industry is heading and with so much opportunity on the horizon, now is the time to get onboard. Stay ahead of the curve by investing in the training you'll need to be successful today.

Windows Azure Virtual DevCamp

Jonathan Rozenblit and Canadian Community Experts take you through everything from basic Cloud Computing concepts to designing, developing, and deploying applications using Windows Azure in this hands-on virtual DevCamp. Check out the sessions here. Then, continue your learning by watching one, two, or all three of the Windows Azure Virtual Workshops below.

Dive deeper into specific areas of the Windows Azure platform. Through three virtual workshops, you’ll explore different aspects and usage scenarios of the platform. Check out the different workshops below.

Windows Azure Virtual DevCamp

Get an understanding of the ins and outs of the platform and how to best leverage its services to build your new applications in the Cloud or migrate existing applications to the Cloud.

Windows Azure Virtual Workshop #1: Cloud Variations

In this workshop, you will explore Windows Azure’s infrastructure options – Cloud Services, Virtual Machines, and Websites. Through comparing and contrasting the options, you will walk away from the workshop better equipped to choose the right option for different solutions.

Windows Azure Virtual Workshop #2: Building Connected Applications with Windows Azure

In this workshop, you will discover how the various Windows Azure services can be integrated into apps to extend their functionality. You will also learn how to address common needs such as computing capabilities, storage, authentication, and more. To demonstrate concepts, this workshop focuses on Windows 8 and Windows Phone, though concepts can be applied to any platform including Android and iOS.

Windows Azure Virtual Workshop #3: Migrating Applications to Windows Azure

In this workshop, you will explore approaches to migrating applications, walk through concerns and considerations to take into account while planning a migration, and learn how to implement a migration plan to move applications from on-premises (or traditional hosting) to Windows Azure.