The Agenda

Demystify the new world of Azure-based relational and NoSQL data platforms!

By combining lecture and code-camp style labs you will gain a better understanding of the new, emerging cloud data platforms to support modern application scenarios.  Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and immediately apply what you learn in this hands-on event.  

By interweaving labs and lectures you will explore data platform categories like

Relational,

Document,

Key/Value,

Columnar,

Hadoop-based storage and processing.  Each section will begin with an examination of the architect’s view of each data platform and arm you with an understanding of the strengths, weaknesses and typical application scenarios for each platform type. Following each lecture, the Azure labs will give hands on experience with relational services like Azure Database in addition to the NoSQL implementations like Azure Tables, HBase, DocumentDB and others.     Prerequisites: ·        

Attendees must bring a laptop with a modern browser.

A valid Microsoft ID to use for registration of 1 day Azure subscription.

Familiarity with SQL language and Windows environment.