Windows Azure Platform Discovery Event: Naples 23 November
On November 23rd, an event of the Microsoft tour was held in the Byte room of Città della Scienza in Naples to bring to the attention of companies the reality of Azure, Microsoft’s Cloud Computing of the PaaS and SaaS type and soon also IaaS.
The first part was presented to us by Fabio Scotti, technology consultant for Microsoft, while for the more technical part with examples in the field there was Roberto Brunetti, speaker and conference advisor for Microsoft.
AGENDA
| Schedule | Description |
| 9:30-10:30 | Microsoft Cloud Computing Overview
Lately there has been a lot of talk about topics such as “The Cloud” and “Cloud Computing”. In this session, you’ll learn about the services Microsoft is offering to help you build applications that deliver more value for your customers and open up new opportunities for you as an ISV and System Integrators. |
| 10:30-11:30 | Cloud Computing scenarios for ISVs and System Integrators
In this session, you will learn about common scenarios for using the Windows Azure platform. We’ll talk about how an ISV can offer solutions that are cloud-ready, cloud-connected, or offered “as a service.” You’ll also learn how to migrate, enhance, and transform existing applications. |
| 11.30-11.45 | Coffee Break |
| 11.45-12.15 | Understand the Windows Azure Platform pricing model |
| 12.15-13.15 | Lunch |
| 13.15-14.15 | How to Start Developing an Application for Windows Azure and SQL Azure
We’ll take you on a tour of building new applications for the Windows Azure platform. In this presentation, you will learn the key concepts of Windows Azure and SQL Azure and learn how to develop and deploy a simple application for Windows Azure Platform using Visual Studio and the Windows Azure Portal. |
| 14:15-15.15 | Building SaaS solutions on the Windows Azure platform
We’ll talk in detail about the SaaS scenario and discuss key points of SaaS solution architecture such as provisioning, multi-tenancy, management, and costing. |
| 15.15-16.15 | How to develop and test applications for free on Windows Azure
There is nothing more profitable to understand a technology than to try it freely with your own hands. In this last session, we’ll look at all the ways to use the Windows Azure Platform for free, and show you the resources available to help you get started with the Windows Azure Platform. |
| 16.15-16.30 | Closing of the proceedings |
| 16.30-
18.00 |
Windows Azure Unplagged Fest
Want to try your hand at getting your hands on Windows Azure for free with Microsoft experts? Stay with us after the event by bringing your PC. You can open a free trial account (Introductory Special), analyze a simple .NET application, and deploy it on Windows Azure. All in a relaxed and informal environment and … there will be interesting Souvenirs… |
