Cloud Foundations & Data Management with Microsoft Azure
Step into the world of Cloud Computing & Modern Data Management with Microsoft Azure 🚀
This interactive session is designed to give you both the fundamental theory and a real-world hands-on experience using Azure services. You’ll learn how cloud-powered applications work and build your own live CRUD application from scratch using:
✨ Vite
✨ Express.js
✨ Microsoft Azure SQL Database
Whether you're a beginner exploring cloud technologies or a developer looking to expand your skills, this session will help you understand how modern applications are built and deployed in the cloud.
🛠️ Required Pre-Session Setup
To fully participate in the live hands-on demo, please complete the following setup before arriving.
1️⃣ Azure Subscription (Mandatory)
An active Azure subscription is required to create and manage cloud resources.
🔹 New Users
Activate Azure for Students and receive $100 free credit (No credit card required).
🔹 Existing Users with Expired Access
Log into the Azure Portal and renew your student status.
🔹 Credits Exhausted
Upgrade to Pay-As-You-Go through the Subscriptions section in Azure Portal.
(Credit card verification required by Microsoft.)
2️⃣ Database & Connection Tools
Please install the following tools before the session:
✅ Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
Required for HeidiSQL and database drivers to avoid connection errors.
(Version: 11.0.6 / 14.0)
✅ HeidiSQL
✅ Visual Studio Code
Install the SQL Server (mssql) extension inside VS Code.
✅ msoledbsql
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3️⃣ Development Environment
✅ Node.js (LTS Version)
✅ Mobile Hotspot / Mobile Data
University Wi-Fi may block Port 1433, which is required for Azure SQL connectivity.
Please keep a mobile data connection ready for the hands-on section.
💡 What You’ll Gain
🔹 Understanding of cloud computing fundamentals
🔹 Introduction to Microsoft Azure services
🔹 Hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database
🔹 Building a full CRUD application with a modern tech stack
🔹 Practical exposure to real-world cloud development workflows
🎟️ Limited seats available — register now and be part of the future of cloud development!