Learn how students can utilize the Microsoft DreamSpark program to create modern applications

1. Azure Cloud Services
Joshua Drew
Sr Technical Evangelist
Microsoft
//drew5.net/
@jdruid

2. Definitions
• SaaS
• Software as a Service
• Google Apps
• Salesforce CRM
• Basecamp
• PaaS
• Platform as a Service
• Wordpress.com
• GoDaddy Web Hosting
• IaaS
• Infrastructure as a Service
• Servers
• Networks
• Operating Systems

3. Desktop Revolution
Personal Computing
Floppy / CD-ROM
Internet Revolution
Search Engines
Web Pages
Service Revolution
Salesforce
Hotmail.com

4. Open Source Revolution
Apache
PHP
Python
Hardware Revolution
Cheap Storage
Connected Appliances
Mobile Revolution
iPhone
GPS
RFID

5. Devices
Services

6. device/services
client/server

7. What is a Modern App?

8. Modern App Infrastructure
SQL Table storage
Blob storage Mongo DB Facebook Twitter Google
Microsoft Active directory
APNS GCM
WNS and MPNS Notification hubs
Source control
Table - Scheduled
Custom API
SDK WINDOWS STORE, IOS, ANDROID, WINDOWS PHONE 8, IOS, ANDROID, HTML 5/JS

9. Azure Cloud Services
Mobile Services Web Sites
Identity
Cloud
Services
Blob
Storage
Analytics
Virtual
Machines
Service Bus
Caching IntegrationBig DataCDN
Media
Services
Table
Storage
SQL
database

10. PaaS

11. Choice of Applications

12. 3
SaaS

13. 3
Mobile Services Overview
Windows Store
iOS
Android
Windows Phone 8
iOS
Android
HTML 5/JS
SDKs
Scripts:
table
scheduled
custom API
REST API
Facebook Twitter Microsoft Google
Active
Directory
SQL
Table
Storage
Blob
Storage
WNS &
MPNS APNS GCM
Mongo
DB
Notification
Hubs
Source
Control

14. IaaS

15. IaaS

16. Hands On
DreamSpark Challenge
http://aka.ms/dreamsparkchallenge

18. BizSpark
Microsoft BizSpark is a free of charge global program that provides
free software, support and visibility to help startups succeed.
Software
3 year access to current, full
featured software
development tools.
$150 of monthly Windows
Azure benefits
Support
Professional technical and
product support.
Unique offers from BizSpark
Network Partners
4 free MSDN Support
incidents
Visibility
Profile, offers and events
with opportunities for
marketing visibility.
Connection to BizSpark
Ecosystem - access to
investors, advisors and
mentors
www.bizspark.com

19. Azure Benefits
Modern web technologies
Analytics & Monitoring
Application Insights
Free Websites
.NET, PHP, Python, Java
One click installs for common
web apps
MySQL Database
Dev Workstations
Machine Learning
Linux Virtual Machines

20. MSDN Benefits
Office 365 Developer Account
( 1 User )
Multiple installations across
machines
Developer accounts for
Windows Store and Phone
Software for development and
testing
Simple per-user license
Access to newest Microsoft
products as they release
Access to older versions for
migrating legacy projects
Support and learning through
e-learning, forums and
newsletters

21. MVA
Microsoft Virtual Academy
Boost your Microsoft Technology skills
with free training.
Get started today.

22. Get Started
Register
Sign up for DreamSpark http://www.DreamSpark.com
Activate
Microsoft Azure Benefits
MSDN Subscription
Utilize tools and services available to you
Contact
Contact Joshua Drew at
joshua.drew@Microsoft.com for questions

23. JOSHUA DREW
Microsoft Senior Technical Evangelist
joshua.drew@microsoft.com
@jdruid
Drew5.net