Developing Windows Azure and Web Services

Course Overview: The course covers various aspects of developing applications and services using Microsoft Azure and web technologies.

Azure Services: Participants learn about the different Azure services and how to leverage them to build robust and scalable cloud applications. This includes Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure Service Bus, and more.

Web Services: The course also covers the development of web services using technologies like ASP.NET Web API and WCF (Windows Communication Foundation). Participants learn how to create and consume RESTful APIs and SOAP-based web services.

Data Storage and Access: The course addresses data storage and access patterns in Azure, including working with Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Storage. Participants learn how to interact with these data services from their applications.

Security and Identity Management: Participants gain an understanding of securing their applications and services in Azure. This includes implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms, managing access control, and securing data.

Scalability and Performance: The course explores techniques for building scalable and high-performance applications in Azure. Participants learn about load balancing, auto-scaling, caching, and other strategies to optimize application performance.

Deployment and DevOps: Participants learn about deploying their applications and services to Azure and setting up continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. The course covers using tools like Azure DevOps and Azure Resource Manager for managing deployments.

Practical Exercises: The course often includes hands-on labs and practical exercises, allowing participants to apply their knowledge and gain real-world experience in developing Azure-based applications and web services.