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.
In order to get the most out of this workshop, you'll need to set yourself up with a Windows Azure subscription. If you don't already have a Windows Azure subscription, see below to learn more about your options to trial Windows Azure for free. You will also need to download the Windows Azure Training Kit and tools.
Windows Azure Subscription
To get the most out of what is presented in this workshop, please activate a Windows Azure Trial Subscription using one of the three options outlined below. The Windows Azure Trial Subscription will allow you to deploy websites, virtual machines, create highly scalable applications in a rich PaaS environment and create a backed for your Windows 8 client app in minutes. It will also help you follow along during the hands-on labs!
Activate Windows Azure 90-Day Trial
Activate Windows Azure MSDN Subscriber Benefits
Activate Windows Azure BizSpark Member Benefits (For Software Startups)
Windows Azure Training Kit
The Windows Azure Training Kit includes a comprehensive set of technical content including hands-on labs and presentations that are designed to help you learn how to use the latest Windows Azure features and services. These workshops will make use of the Windows Azure Training Kit.
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Windows Azure Tools
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Workshop Introduction
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.
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Migrating Applications to the Cloud
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Workshop Introduction
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.
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Combining IaaS and PaaS
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Migrating Applications to the Cloud with IaaS
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Migrating Applications to the Cloud with PaaS
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Q&A
Tyler Doerksen and Jonathan Rozenblit take questions from the virtual audience.
Questions?
If you have any questions for Richard, Tyler, and/or Jonathan or comments to share about this presentation, start a new conversation in the Canadian Developer Connection group on LinkedIn. They, as well as your...