MSDN Flash - Volume 20, Number 11: May 16, 2016
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Common Tasks for Linux on Azure
Get answers from the experts at Linux Academy. Choose from stand-alone modules based on your specific Linux on Azure interests. Learn about creating a Linux VM in Azure, accessing Linux VMs using remote desktop software, running virtual hosts, and much more.
Dapper, Entity Framework and Hybrid Apps
A popular micro-ORM called Dapper can help solve performance issues, and you don’t have to give up Entity Framework to take advantage of it. Data Points columnist Julie Lerman explains how hybrid apps may be just what you need.
Maximize your Model-View-ViewModel Experience with Roslyn
Learn how to simplify the implementation of the Model-View-ViewModel pattern with custom Roslyn refactorings. Del Sole shows you how to take advantage of the Roslyn APIs to automate the generation of common objects in MVVM, starting with plain text analysis and moving on to creating new syntax nodes.
Going Solid
Old habits die hard, and old training even harder. Hidden among the lessons of the Three Mile Island nuclear accident was the role that received wisdom from another domain had in the meltdown of the reactor.
Enterprise Application Integration Using Azure Logic Apps
With Azure Logic Apps, developers can visually compose integration flow and easily handle scenarios that involve long-running transactions, handling condition-based routing of workflows, retry logic to handle transient failures, and more.
With newly available services, Azure continues to be the best place for SaaS developers
Azure SQL Database elastic pools help you avoid having to make the tradeoff between database isolation and DevOps efficiency. The general availability of Azure CDN from Akamai makes Azure a multi-CDN offering, enabling you to choose the best CDN for your needs, streamlining support and service.
Windows 10: Managing the App Lifecycle
Watch this course for a look at the lifecycle of a Windows 10 Universal Windows Platform app. The course covers activation and suspension, the implementation of extended splash screens, and events associated with navigation.
Using Build Hooks to Build Docker Containers
Building and packaging is super fun with the new build framework in ASP.NET Core. In this episode we take a look at how to hook into the various different stages of the build.
Develop native apps on Nano Server
Try developing your own Nano Server app. Check out the prerequisites and then follow the steps to write and debug a simple app.
Behind the Scenes: Making the “MyDriving” Cross-Platform IoT Sample Application
Jerry Nixon welcomes Hari Menon to showcase MyDriving. MyDriving leverages Microsoft Azure services such as IoT Hub, Stream Analytics, SQL databases, HDInsight, Machine Leaning, and App Services – plus (like we need something else to show off!) it was all built using Xamarin.
Bringing Docker to Windows: Learn more at DockerCon
June 19–21, Seattle, WA
Get hands-on guidance and learn to build, ship, and run distributed apps with Docker by using the tools you know, including Visual Studio and Microsoft Azure. Remaining space is extremely limited – Use code MSDNFlash for your 10% discount while tickets are available.
Build Office 365 Connectors to engage your customers
Connectors enable Office 365 users to stay current with information and updates from products like Twitter, Trello, Wunderlist, and more. Build your own connector in a few easy steps and add your product to the growing catalogue. For more info, visit the developer center.
A Journey to DevOps: Publish images in the Docker Hub using Visual Studio Team Services
Learn how to use Visual Studio Team Services and the Linux build agent to automatically build and publish a Vorlon.JS Docker image in the public Docker hub.
Step by Step: Export a Resource Group as an ARM Template
You can now export an existing environment to an ARM Template through the portal. Follow these instructions to see how and learn about the benefits.
Events
Bringing Docker to Windows: Learn more at DockerCon
June 19–21, Seattle, WA
Get hands-on guidance and learn to build, ship, and run distributed apps with Docker by using the tools you know, including Visual Studio and Microsoft Azure. Remaining space is extremely limited – Use code MSDNFlash for your 10% discount while tickets are available.
Microsoft Cloud Roadshow – build your cloud skills
Through May 23, 2016, worldwide
At this free technical training event, learn best practices and gain insight directly from the experts who build and run cloud services across Office 365, Microsoft Azure, Windows 10, and more. You’ll learn something new and walk away ready to apply your new skills.
Resources
Free offers from Microsoft partners
Downloads and tools for Windows 10
Get started with app development
Try Microsoft Azure for 1 month free
Microsoft Virtual Academy – new training
Testing tools for web developers
Get the latest information from Channel 9
Free software and training for startups from Microsoft BizSpark
Code editing tools for building and debugging modern web and cloud applications
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