Deva's Azure blog https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/devasazure/feed.xml Deva's Azure Developer blog Tue, 16 Apr 2019 05:02:31 GMT en-US hourly 1 Azure IoT Developer: How to connect your IoT devices with Azure IoT client libraries? https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/devasazure/training-how-to-connect-your-iot-devices-with-azure-iot-client-libraries Thu, 29 Dec 2016 21:50:00 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/devasazure/?p=225 One of the challenges to developing an IoT solution is getting devices connected to the cloud. Join this session presented by Oliver Bloch, to learn how Microsoft is helping our partners and customers to accelerate time-to-deployment through client offerings that connect to both Azure IoT Suite and Azure IoT Hub.

 

 

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]]> Training: Developing Cloud Solutions with Azure Training Course https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/devasazure/training-developing-cloud-solutions-with-azure-training-course Mon, 14 Nov 2016 22:02:54 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/devasazure/?p=215 What You Will Learn:
  • Understand key capabilities of the Azure Platform
  • Understand how to build and secure an application that uses identity from Azure AD
  • Understand how to choose the right data platform
  • Understand how to choose the right compute platform
  • Understand how to build and deploy applications using Azure
For more reference, please check  https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/auspartners/2016/11/14/developing-cloud-solutions-with-azure-training-course/  ]]> How to: Using Microsoft Azure Key Vault from Web/Cloud application https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/devasazure/how-to-using-microsoft-azure-key-vault-from-webcloud-application Fri, 16 Sep 2016 16:25:33 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/devasazure/?p=195 Azure Key Vault enables users to store and use cryptographic keys within the Microsoft Azure environment. Azure Key Vault supports multiple key types and algorithms and enables the use of Hardware Security Modules (HSM) for high value customer keys. In addition, Azure Key Vault allows users to securely store secrets in a Key Vault; secrets are limited size octet objects and Azure Key Vault applies no specific semantics to these objects.

A Key Vault may contain a mix of keys and secrets at the same time, and access control for the two types of object is independently controlled. Users, subject to appropriate authorization, may:
(1) Manage cryptographic keys using Create, Import, Update, Delete and other operations
(2) Manage secrets using Get, Set, Delete and other operations
(3) Use cryptographic keys with Sign/Verify, WrapKey/UnwrapKey and Encrypt/Decrypt operations. Operations against Key Vaults are authenticated and authorized using Azure Active Directory.

In general, we can use New-AzureRMKeyVault cmdlet to create a key vault with three mandatory parameters:

New-AzureRmKeyVault -VaultName 'ContosoKeyVault' -ResourceGroupName 'ContosoResourceGroup' -Location 'East Asia'


Ok, let we see how to Manage Encryption Keys for Your Cloud Apps with Azure Key Vault – luckily I found this hands-on MVA tutorial. With the new Azure Key Vault service, customers of cloud applications can manage their keys and secrets consistently across their cloud applications.

Please find the part # 1 video which covers background and theory.


Managing cryptographic keys and secrets is an essential part of safeguarding data in the cloud. The part TWO covering all the demos of the Azure Key Vault service​.


For more info you can refer: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/documentation/articles/key-vault-use-from-web-application/, https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/documentation/articles/key-vault-get-started/

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]]> Developer Training: Explore what’s new in managed languages, frameworks, and the numerous IDE improvements in .NET 2015 https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/devasazure/developer-training-explore-whats-new-in-managed-languages-frameworks-and-the-numerous-ide-improvements-in-net-2015 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 07:16:04 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/devasazure/?p=186 .NET 2015 is the next gen .NET and this release encompasses several innovations that improve developer productivity and that can enhance application performance. .NET 2015 builds on the advancements available in .NET 4.5, 4.5.1, and 4.5.2 to deliver a highly compatible platform for building applications for the mobile-first, cloud-first world.

In this session, explore what’s new in managed languages, frameworks, and the numerous IDE improvements applicable to many app scenarios.

 

]]> Training: Microsoft Azure IaaS Deep Dive Jump start https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/devasazure/training-microsoft-azure-iaas-deep-dive-jump-start Fri, 09 Sep 2016 07:02:55 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/devasazure/?p=185 If you havent’ looked at this training, then I would recommend you to have a get a broad overview of the cloud, along with working definitions of infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and platform as a service (PaaS). The experts also discuss portals, subscription, costs, and Azure data centers. Using this training you can learn how to integrate Windows Azure virtual machines (VMs) into your infrastructure. If you’re an experienced IT Pro but you haven’t spent much time with Windows Azure VMs, you’ll appreciate these real-world examples on Windows Azure infrastructure as a service (IaaS).

Cheryl McGuire and Ronald Beekelaar walk you through the basics of creating and configuring VMs, virtual networks, and cross-premises communication. They discuss the “what, why, and how” of virtualization, along with details about managing VMs, how they behave in Windows Azure, and how to configure good network communication to get things up and running in the cloud. 

Happy deep diving!!

]]> How to handle connectivity issues and managing Microsoft Azure Subscriptions with Visual Studio? https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/devasazure/how-to-handle-connectivity-issues-and-managing-microsoft-azure-subscriptions-with-visual-studio Thu, 08 Sep 2016 19:46:53 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/devasazure/?p=175 One of my customer updated that they’re encountering connectivity issues from Visual Studio, sometimes their users seems to linked to our Company organization and other times they are linked to a Work or school account. It’s pretty much annoying when working with production environments.

So i worked with them on this issue and fixed the issue.

In such scenario, you can try the following (adding the consolidated list) and see if it helps you moving forward or not.

– Validate that you have the latest Visual Studio
–  Visual Studio automatically looks for associated online subscriptions when you connect to a Visual Studio Team Services account from the Team Explorer tool window. When you connect to a Visual Studio Team Services account, you can sign in using both Microsoft and work or school accounts. If an online subscription exists for that user account, Visual Studio will automatically unlock the IDE for you. In the scenario, it looks that the license token which Visual Studio uses to keep your subscription up to date hasn’t been refreshed and has gone stale.

Few reasons i can think that it may happen due to one of the following:
(1) Have not used Visual Studio or have had no internet connection for an extend period of time.
(2) Signed out of Visual Studio.
(3) Login/Sign-in issues

If it’s related to sign-in issues, then i would try the following:
1. Right click on the “Azure” node in VS Server Explorer, and then click “Connect to Microsoft Azure Subscription…”.
2. If a dialog appears saying you are already signed in with an account, click OK to sign out.
3. Sign in with the desired account.


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– Also if you do not re-enter your credentials the token starts to go stale. When this happens, the Account Settings dialog tells you how many days you have left before your token will fully expire. After your token expires, you will need to reenter your credentials for this account or license with another method above before you can continue using Visual Studio.

– In addition, you can try the same with subscription file as well:
(a) Just make sure that your subscription is active and not expired. If it’s the case, please renew it.
(b) Download subscription file either from Azure Management Studio or from your visual Studio or using Windows Azure Powershell cmdlet.

Happy debugging!!]]> Azure Dev TestLabs for Developers and testers… https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/devasazure/azure-dev-testlabs-for-developers-and-testers Sat, 09 Jul 2016 01:05:57 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/devasazure/?p=145 Azure DevTest Labs provides developers and testers a self-service sandbox environment to quickly create Dev/Test environments while minimizing waste and controlling costs. This lab provides lot of benefits including creating, configuring, and managing developer and test environments in the Azure cloud.


Using this service the developers and testers quickly create environments in Azure while minimizing waste and controlling cost. You can test the latest version of your application by quickly provisioning Windows and Linux environments using reusable templates and artifacts. Easily integrate your deployment pipeline with DevTest Labs to provision on-demand environments. Scale up your load testing by provisioning multiple test agents, and create pre-provisioned environments for training and demos.

 


You can get it started from here. To create a Dev Testlabs lab, you will need:


Hope this helps!!

]]> Azure Pricing: Pricing Calculator https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/devasazure/azure-pricing-pricing-calculator Tue, 21 Jun 2016 18:40:22 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/devasazure/?p=135 Pricing Calculator and track your actual account usage and bill at any time using the billing portal. You can setup automatic email billing alerts to be notified if your spend goes above an amount you configure. Using this now you, you can calculate the Price and configure Azure features for your scenarios. For detailed pricing, you can refer: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/calculator/ Hope this helps.]]> Use Microsoft IT Pro Cloud Essentials & get access to cloud services, education, support, for free!! https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/devasazure/use-microsoft-it-pro-cloud-essentials-get-access-to-cloud-services-education-support-for-free Sat, 30 Apr 2016 06:23:02 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/devasazure/?p=126 Microsoft IT Pro Cloud Essentials is a free annual subscription which includes cloud services, education, and support benefits. IT Pro Cloud Essentials provides IT Implementers with hands-on experience, targeted educational opportunities, and access to experts in areas that matter most to increase knowledge and create a path to career advancement.With IT Pro Cloud Essentials, you get exclusive access to extended trials, both Office 365 for 60 days and Enterprise Mobility Suite (EMS) for 90 days. Part of evaluating the cloud is also testing out your infrastructure—like SharePoint, hosted Office apps and more—in the cloud. Sign up before September 30, 2016 and for three months you will get $100 per month of Azure credits.



With this you can,
- Get in the cloud with Azure and extended trials of Office 365 and Enterprise Mobility Suite.
- Increase your cloud knowledge and get certified with training courses
- Get a free support incident and priority support in TechNet forums to help you succeed.

With IT Pro Cloud Essentials, you get exclusive access to extended trials, both Office 365 for 60 days and Enterprise Mobility Suite (EMS) for 90 days. Part of evaluating the cloud is also testing out your infrastructure—like SharePoint, hosted Office apps and more—in the cloud. Sign up before September 30, 2016 and for three months we give you $100 per month of Azure credits.

So what are you waiting for? Let we get started by signup your profile here.

Happy cloud computing!!

]]> Understand Analytics in-detail with Application Insights https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/devasazure/understand-analytics-in-detail-with-application-insights Wed, 27 Apr 2016 21:22:47 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/devasazure/?p=116 Application Insights is an extensible analytics service that monitors your live application. It helps you detect and diagnose performance issues, and understand what users actually do with your app. It's designed for developers, to help you continuously improve the performance and usability of your app. Simply, you install a small SDK in your application, and set up an account in the Application Insights portal. The SDK monitors your app and sends telemetry data to the portal. The portal shows you statistical charts and provides powerful search tools to help you diagnose any problems. For more info, you can refer: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/app-insights-overview/

The Application Insights SDK in your app sends telemetry to your Application Insights resource in the Azure portal.

In order to learn more on this, I will suggest you to have a quick look at this video; you will learn advanced querying concepts with Analytics.  It provides an overview of the telemetry data that Application Insights collect and how you can you use interactive querying to get instant answers to your questions.

Hope this helps.

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