2020-03-12 SQL Server Cloud Face-off
March 12, 2020
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Ready for a faceoff? Let’s explore the major differences between the two cloud giants’ (Azure vs AWS) implementation of SQL Server as a Service and understand the pros/cons of each in a side by side comparison, from architecture to licensing.
About the Speaker:
Herve Roggero, Founder of ENZO Unified
Herve Roggero is recognized for his thought leadership and passion on data virtualization in the tech space. Co-author of PRO SQL Server 2012 Practices, he is the founder of ENZO Unified (http://www.enzounified.com). Herve’s experience includes software development, architecture, database administration and senior management with both global corporations and startup companies.
2020-01-09 – Take Command of Azure PowerShell & PowerShell 7
Abstract:
Code available on GitHub
Cloud providers like Azure continually deliver new features and capabilities each day, like pieces to an ever expanding puzzle. I’ve found an edge to the puzzle in Azure PowerShell, and I’ll share that edge with you in this beginner level session. Using the latest PowerShell 7 release, we’ll begin from first login, discovering command syntax, common command features and shortcuts, and how command line increases your understanding and ability to build confidently in the cloud.
Bio
About the Speaker:
David Cobb, Principal Consultant of Cobb Information Technologies
David loves to learn and solve problems with technology, and teach others to do the same. He is principal consultant for Cobb Information Technologies since 1996, providing technology training and consulting for his clients. He is a MCT since 2002, certified in Azure Admin & Data Platform and AWS Sysops & Architect.
2019-12-12 Azure Networking Fundamentals and Beyond!
This talk covers:
• Azure Networking Fundamentals (VNets, Network Security Groups, Firewall)
• Hybrid Connectivity (ExpressRoute, Site-to-Site VPN)
• Service Endpoints
• Private Link
• Azure Bastion
About the Speaker:
Andres Urrutia, Sr. Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft
Andres has over 15 years of experience in the technology space. He currently works as a Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft helping customers in the South East modernize their applications and migrate the on-premises infrastructure to Azure. Andres is a problem solver who is also interested in the fields of automation, data science and artificial intelligence. He attended University of Florida (go Gators!) and he is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Analytics and Data Science at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
2019-11-14 Azure App Services and Web Apps Overview
This talk covers:
• How Platform as a Service is different than Infrastructure as a Service
• Azure App Service offering
• Deploying web solutions into Azure App Services
• Auto Scale, Deployment Slots, Testing in Production
• Web Apps for Containers
About the Speaker:
Luis Caligaris Garcia, Sr. Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft
I am a developer with over 20 years of experience creating solutions for a variety of sector like Web Conferencing, Market Research and Financial Sector. I really enjoy helping teams transform their development and operational practices adopting a more cloud native approach and providing them with the tools to transform their company from the inside out.
2019-10-10 Lap Around the Portal
Topic:
Lap Around the Portal
Series:
Continuing our introductory Azure Fundamentals Series
Azure Fundamentals introduces cloud services, and how these services are provided by Microsoft Azure.
This talk covers:
– Azure Active Directory: How Azure AD ties everything Microsoft Cloud together (Office 365, Power BI, Dynamics), AD Connect, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
– Virtual Machines: Sizing, Deploying, Connecting-to and Protecting your VMs
– App Service: Deploying web sites and applications
– Cloud Shell: How to start using it
About the Speaker:
Darius Liktorius, Cloud Architect @ Cognizant Softvision
Darius has over twenty years of hands-on technical and managerial experience in Solutions Architecture, Performance Optimization, Database Administration & Optimization, Infrastructure Engineering, Software Development and Cloud Solutions (both Azure and AWS). He has advanced numerous organizations from startups to non-profits and Fortune 100 enterprises through the use of technology, and mentored hundreds of developers, DBAs and engineers.
2019-09-12 Azure Fundamentals / Intro to the MS Cloud Landscape
This talk covers:
– General cloud computing concepts, models, and services such as:
– Public, Private, and Hybrid clouds
– Infrastructure, Platform, and Software as a Service
– Core Azure products, services and tools for security, privacy, compliance, and trust
This talk is based on the content covered by the AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals exam.