Hands on lab - starting with short intro “why Microsoft Azure” for open source, we will go through “how to start” up to “HA and autoscaling solutions” with Drupal on Azure. We will run Drupal on Microsoft cloud in more than one way – and check the pros and cons of each. Some tips and tricks will also be covered.

NB! To make the session effective and interactive please register your email in the survey http://1drv.ms/1KH1yTO no later than Wednesday, August 26th, 5:00 PM. First 25 registered attendees will receive special Azure Pass codes with activation instruction. Azure Pass is the activation code for 30 days (or 150 $) with no credit card required during registration. Together with the code – attendees will get a list of links to additional materials useful for getting fundamentals of Microsoft Azure cloud. Other attendees can use regular Azure Trials - https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/free-trial/

About Ryszard:

Independent IT2B consultant, the “Old Sweat” of IT industry, used to work for vendors, system integrators and ICT client companies. In 1996 started journey in Microsoft - on the way from technical, through project manager to sales team manager. Last 4 years in MS in somehow specific role – lead of open source strategy for Microsoft Poland.

Since April 2014 on his own – deeply engaged in Microsoft open source cooperation – recruits open source companies to become Microsoft partners.

Cloud computing enthusiast (for business and private use).
V-ce president of open source Aegis Foundation.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryszardd