To learn about Windows Azure Boot Camps, skip on down the page. To learn about a one day event being held throughout the Heartland area of the United States to "Kickstart" you Windows Azure experience, read on:
Interested in a Windows Azure Kickstart?
You have chance to spend a day with some of the nation’s leading cloud experts and for you to learn how to build a web application that runs in Windows Azure. You will learn how to sign up for free time in the cloud, and how to build a typical web application using the same ASP.NET tools and techniques. You will explore web roles, cloud storage, SQL Azure, and common scenarios. You can get your questions answered via open Q&A, and you will learn what workloads should not be moved to cloud. This will be a hands-on learning experience. The invite links below have the details needed for setup your machine.
| City (click to register) |
Date | Venue |
| Minneapolis | March 30th, 2012 | Microsoft Edina Office |
| Independence | April 3rd, 2012 | Microsoft Independence Office |
| Columbus | April 5th, 2012 | Microsoft Columbus Office |
| Overland Park | April 10th, 2012 | Microsoft Overland Park Office |
| Omaha | April 12th, 2012 | Microsoft Omaha Office |
| Mason/Cincinnati | April 13th, 2012 | Microsoft Mason Office |
| Southfield | April 19th, 2012 | Microsoft Southfield Office |
| Houston | April 25th, 2012 | Microsoft Houston Office |
| Creve Coeur | May 1st, 2012 | Microsoft Creve Coeur Office |
| Downers Grove | May 1st, 2012 | Microsoft Downers Grove Office |
| Franklin | May 2nd, 2012 | Microsoft Franklin Office |
| Chicago | May 3rd, 2012 | Microsoft Chicago Office |
| Minneapolis | May 8th, 2012 | Microsoft Edina Office |
| Waukesha, WI | May 17th, 2012 | Microsoft Pewaukee Office |
What is a Windows Azure Boot Camp?
Windows Azure Boot Camp is a two day deep dive class to get you up to speed on developing for Windows Azure. The class includes a trainer with deep real world experience with Azure, as well as a series of labs so you can practice what you just learned. ABC is more than just a class, it is also an event in a box. If you don't see a class near you, then throw your own. We provide all of the materials and training you need to host your own class. This can be for your company, your customers, your friends, or even your family. Please let us know so we can give you all of the details.
The Windows Azure Boot Camp program was conceived by Brian H. Prince and was started as an initiative of Microsoft to help developers and decision makers learn about Windows Azure. The program has since been turned over to the Community. Microsoft still graciously supplies Windows Azure Passes for the attendees, but this is no longer a program sponsored or executed by Microsoft. A group of valiant volunteers help keep the materials up to date and keep this site running. The WABC Program doesn't plan or organize these events directly, rather we help others put on great events by providing guidance, materials and giveaways.
