We – the #cloudmarathoner community started this journey approximately three years ago with few posts and followers. The idea was to help everyone learn about the #cloudcomputing and #free training resources to help #upskill and launch your #cloud career.
Based on your feedback and support our community has grown to 920+ strong members and we are now empowered to reach more people than before.
Thus, I would like to say “HUGE THANK YOU!” to everyone who has followed or #shared the #CloudMarathoner posts and announcements.
Again, this is the beginning of something “GREAT” that we need to carry on by spreading the goodness and power of #knowledge that empowers people.
CONCLUSION
Thank you for stopping by and checking the announcement. Please, check our architecture and cloud infrastructure as code videos in theย #CloudMarathone YouTubeย channel.
This week we are having an official start of the #AzureBacktoSchool event. This is a unique event geared toward upskilling the community with Azure skills during the September month.
On the first day of the event, we will have my session featured for everyone who is trying to become a Microsoft Azure Architect, and actively studying for the exams.
We have both of our sessionsย accepted for this great event. Where we will have the following sessions:
September 1 : Getting you ready for Microsoft Azure Architect (AZ-305) exam!
As you might know, there have been a number of changes in Microsoft Azure Architect exam from the beginning of 2022. And it might be troublesome to get ready for this exam with all the digital distractions around us.
However, in this lightning talk, I will be sharing bits and tips on how to focus on the AZ-305 Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions exam objectives and help you to prepare.
I will share both official and community learning resources that will boost your knowledge, and hopefully help you pass this important exam with confidence. In addition, I will also share tips and tricks on how to be laser focused and fit on the day of exam.
Azure Bicep session details
The next session on September 17th is all about “What is new in Azure Bicep language?”
The Azure Bicep language brings a new Infrastructure as a Code (IaC) approach to manage your Azure resources in a clean way. We also have a classic ARM JSON template that traditionally is used to define Azure infrastructure resources in a declarative way.
However, it is not easy to author and maintain ARM JSON templates when your project grows in complexity. But, good news is – the Azure Bicep is created to simplify management of your infrastructure while reusing code.
In the demo section of my session, I will introduce new features and capabilities of Azure Bicep. I will demonstrate how it is simple to create, manage a modularized Azure infrastructure-as-code, while using familiar tools.
Conclusion
Thank you for stopping by and checking the announcement. I will upload those session videos into the #CloudMarathone YouTube channel soon.
I had a great interaction with Kerry, Head of Marketing at DynamicsSmartzย few weeks ago. I was offered to share my technical insights into some of the Microsoft technologies and interesting trends in the Cloud and Security areas. As a Microsoft MVP in Azure, I was really excited to share my take on Cloud Security and Governance topics using this Platfrom.
what is Microsoft Dynamics Influencer Insights?
This program provides a look at what Industry Experts and Influencers have to say about the partner benefits of pursuing Digital Transformation. It is also important to note that Microsoft MVPs are usually providing the technical insights freely for the community benefit.
Insights on Cloud Security and Governance
There are multiple questions on Microsoft tech trends and opportunities that have been addressed in my interview. In addition, I also shared my success mantra that you could check it here.
Today, on August 30th, I have been informed by DynamicsSmartz that my interview has been featured on “The Microsoft Partner Daily” publication. Thank you Kerry for notifying me and great job that you are doing.
Please, let me know your take on my shared tech insights, and what would be the question you want to ask. As usual, please connect with me on @LinkedIn or @Twitter.
This week, I am presenting at GIRA ONLINE SPEAKERS LATAM 2022 event. It is one of the largest technology events that is made available to all of Latin America and Microsoft communities.
Please, check the following LinkedIn post where I made announcementsย about this session.
My session is focused on a brief introduction to IaC with Azure Bicep and Productivity tips for setting your infrastructure-as-code on your VS Code environment.
recorded session:
The Azure Bicep – Productivity tips session has been published on YouTube channel.
Please, check it out and let me know your feedback.
Thank you for following the #CloudMarathner journey!
Thank you for stopping by to read about this exciting development! Due to your continued interest and ongoing contributions to our blog, we are now placed as 16th best Azure blog.
Currently, we have the following blogs as our upper and lower neighbors in the Top 100 Best Microsoft Azure Blogs.
The upper neighbor is an Azure Podcast and we have Azure Greg as the next neighbor. Both of them, the blog and podcast are good sources of information created free of charge for the #community by individual members.
What is next?
Well, please be on a lookout to find more Microsoft announcements, training opportunities and information about Cloud events in my upcoming posts. Namely, we will cover LATAM 2022 , Infrastructure as code updates in Azure, Azure Bicep, Security and Microsoft Ignite in the next 3 months.
Hope to hear back from you soon. And THANK YOU for continued interest in the #CloudMarathonerblog posts!
Hope you all had a chance to attend the Microsoft Inspire 2022, Day – 1 today!
It started with a number of announcements from Satya Nadella – the CEO and executive chairman of Microsoft. There are a number of new announcements for partner organizations.
Day 1 Notes
The general theme of event was around innovation and power of Microsoft Azure that empowers organizations and communities to do more with less using Microsoft Azure echo system products with partner solutions.
It was announced that Microsoft has more than 400,000 partners who employ more than 22 million people around the world. Partner programs reflect a commitment to shared success. And the theme of event continued to be “Together with our partners, we can achieve more.”
Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty
One of the notable announcements of the vent is “Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty”. It is a new solution that will enable public sector customers to build and digitally transform workloads in theย Microsoftย Cloud while meeting their compliance, security and policy requirements.
It arrives with the following differentiator features: โ๏ธ Data residency โ๏ธ Sovereign controls โ๏ธ Sovereign Landing Zone โ๏ธ Governance and transparency โ๏ธ Expertise
It is summertime and naturally we all want to enjoy it, right? Microsoft is scheduled to hold its annual signature event for partners – called Microsoft Inspire in few weeks.
What is Microsoft Inspire?
It is a conference held annually byย Microsoft Corporationย for its partner organizations and community around the globe. At Microsoft Inspire, partners learn about the Microsoft’s technology announcements for the upcoming year and experience the latestย product innovations while learning new skills and techniques.
Microsoft Inspire 2022 registration
Usually, it starts with a keynote from Satya Nadella – a Microsoft CEO and Board Director, followed by other Microsoft executives, featured speakers, business-track specific offerings, and hundreds of sessions.
How to Register?
This year, the Microsoft Inspire will be a virtual event and #free. Thank you, Microsoft, for opening this event for every organization and people!
Please use the link below to register and don’t forget to pick/book your sessions from Schedule once your registration is completed.
I had a great opportunity to attend an OpenHack Serverless event and guided my team in their hacking adventure. It was a great training/hacking event where participants team up to solve a close, real-world problem using the technology.
What my team did?
My team consisted of five professionals who had various levels of experience with Azure and its Serverless tech stack. As a team they were able to overcome a number of success criteria by solving problems and unlocking next challenges over the day. A number of different serverless technologies have been used in this event, such as:
Azure Functions
Azure Logic App
Azure Cosmos DB
API Management
Azure Key Vault
Azure Event Grid
Azure Event Hub
App Services
How coaches help their Team?
As their Coach, I have leveraged my understanding of how to build and deploy an Azure Serverless solution and lead my team to learn and follow best practices through a Serverless OpenHack event.
My team will leverage these skills to understand and explain the serverless tech challenges to a diverse team of customers. Each participant of this event also provided product feedback directly to Microsoft employees.
Conculsion
If you get an opportunity to participate in a Microsoft OpenHack event, don’t miss that. You will be really challenged with your skills and learn much more while enjoying the event.
If you did miss most of the Build then no worries, as it has recorded sessions that you can watch on your schedule.
Please, join me and Marcos today, if you missed certification and learning announcements during the Build event. We will address a very important topic: Cloud Certification Journey, and share tips & bits on getting yours started.
You have a selection choice to pick the right challenge for YOU & earnย #freeย #examvoucher. Available challenges are listed below:
โ๏ธ Microsoft 365: Building Applications and Solutions Challenge โ๏ธ Azure Developer Challenge โ๏ธ IoT Developer Challenge โ๏ธ Azure Cosmos DB Developer Challenge โ๏ธ Power Platform: Functional Consultant Challenge โ๏ธ Power Platform: App Maker Challenge โ๏ธ Microsoft Security: Who Hacked? Challenge โ๏ธ Data and AI: Who Hacked? Challenge
What happens when I complete a challenge?
You will be notified by email and become eligible to redeem one exam voucher. Exam voucher is an official Microsoft exam payment code (๐ฒ165 or ยฃ 113 value) you earn forย #freeย by completing the cloud skills challenge on-time.
You can redeem an #examvoucher for an eligible exam listed below: ๐ AI-102: Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution ๐ AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure ๐ AZ-220: Microsoft Azure IoT Developer ๐ AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions ๐ DP-420: Designing and Implementing Cloud – Native Applications Using Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB ๐ MS-600: Building Applications and Solutions ๐ PL-100: Microsoft Power Platform App Maker ๐ PL-200: Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant ๐ PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst ๐ SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst ๐ SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator
Summary
I wish you all GOOD LUCK in this challenge ๐ค
Please, don’t forget to tag me on LinkedIn or Twitter once your challenge is completed or you pass the exam!
This might be a unique opportunity to earn the first PRO Microsoftย #azurecertificationย for many people in theย #cloudcommunity. Please ๐ share this with yourย #network too.
