Containers for Real Integration Tests
Explore container-based solutions for efficient database integration testing, overcoming limitations of mocking and in-memory databases while enabling parallel test execution with actual datastores.
A Practical Guide to Dashboarding
Explore dashboarding essentials: from choosing tools to extracting metrics via telemetry. Learn setup techniques, best practices, and common patterns for creating impactful visualizations that drive informed decision-making.
HTTPS in ASP.NET Core 2 in Docker Linux Containers Deep Dive
Explore HTTPS implementation in ASP.NET Core 2 for Docker Linux containers, covering certificate trust, Linux certificate storage, and building secure containers for development and production.
Using Service Meshes and Kubernetes to Solve Service-to-Service Communications
Explore Service Mesh concepts, Istio deployment, and enhancing microservice reliability, security, and visibility in large-scale Kubernetes environments.
Breaking Down Your Build - Architectural Patterns for a More Efficient Pipeline
Architectural patterns for efficient build pipelines: minimize rebuilds, optimize code structure, and improve CI/CD processes. Learn strategies to reduce unnecessary rebuilds and enhance development workflow.
Avoiding the Agile Alignment Trap with DevOps
Explores why Agile transformations alone won't solve software delivery challenges and how to achieve IT-enabled growth through improved delivery performance, avoiding common digital transformation pitfalls.
Scaling Microservices with Message Queues, .NET, and Kubernetes
Learn to design, package, and deploy scalable .NET applications on Kubernetes using message queues and autoscaling for improved reliability and performance under varying loads.
Observability and the Development Process
Explore how observability enhances software development, from planning to debugging. Learn instrumentation practices for gaining visibility into system operations and improving the development cycle.
Securing Kubernetes with Istio
Explore Istio's capabilities for adding authentication and encryption to Kubernetes services without modifying applications, including benefits for third-party integrations and implementation details.
Implement DevSecOps in Azure
Learn to implement comprehensive security and compliance in Azure, from subscription-level controls to secure development and deployment, with practical tools and techniques for efficient DevSecOps.
Serverless with Knative
Explore Knative's middleware components for building portable serverless apps on Kubernetes, with a focus on integrating Machine Learning capabilities in cloud-native environments.
Zero to Mobile Hero - Intro to Xamarin and Visual Studio Team Services
Discover Xamarin for cross-platform mobile development using C# or F#. Learn to create apps, integrate Azure services, and implement CI/CD with Visual Studio Team Services. Includes demos and real-world examples.
A Lap Around Azure DevOps
Comprehensive overview of Azure DevOps features for efficient software development, including Boards, Pipelines, and Repos, with focus on continuous delivery and DevOps practices.
What Is This Cloud Native Thing Anyway?
Explore the evolution and significance of Cloud Native, from public cloud to Kubernetes, understanding its importance in modern technology landscapes.
A Practical Guide to Dashboarding
Comprehensive guide to creating effective dashboards: from choosing tools and metrics to setting up monitoring infrastructure and avoiding common pitfalls. Practical demo included.
Autonomous Microservices Don't Share Data. Period
Explore strategies to build truly autonomous microservices by eliminating shared data, avoiding distributed monoliths, and focusing on business logic independence.
Serverless Architecture Patterns
Explore serverless architecture patterns, including functions vs. containers, Kubernetes deployment, and real-world applications in genomics pipelines, drawing from extensive cloud development experience.
Kubernetes, Azure and .NET - What's it all about?
Introduction to Kubernetes, its key concepts, and architecture. Learn to deploy a cluster in Azure and run .NET applications on it. Explore the future of legacy and modern .NET app deployment on a unified platform.
Kubernetes - Going Beyond the Basics
Explore advanced Kubernetes topics like pod scheduling, admission controllers, auto-scaling, custom resources, and service mesh implementation to enhance your application platform and deployment strategies.
From Localhost to Production - Managing Your Code with Azure DevOps
Automate code deployment from localhost to production using Azure DevOps, covering continuous integration, release workflows, and customizable processes for quality control and oversight.
From Zero to CD in 60 Minutes
Learn to build a robust deployment pipeline for web applications, from automated testing to production deployment, enabling multiple daily releases.