Windows Azure Roadshow – WordPress in Windows Azure

Please join us for a half-day demo session and ‘hands-on lab” covering hosting a WordPress Website in Windows Azure Cloud Services.

Here’s your chance to learn all about building a new WordPress site in Windows Azure. Join us for this free 3-hour “hands-on lab” and interactive discussions with a Microsoft technical expert. You’ll work with new features and functionalities within the Windows Azure Portal around managing your website.
Learn how to create a new website, change your theme, post articles, build webpages and other administrative duties as well as discuss how to change your domain name to point to your new Windows Azure website.

We’ll also cover training and business opportunities through the Microsoft Virtual Academy and BizTalk programs.

3-Hour afternoon session (1- 4pm) include:
• Introduction to Windows Azure and Websites
• Building a Website in WordPress
• Microsoft Virtual Academy and BizSpark Programs

You’ll need to bring your own computer (laptop preferred) with the following minimum configuration:

• * Windows Azure PAYG subscription for shared domain use needed http://aka.ms/try-azure
• 4 GB RAM (8 GB preferred)
• At least 40 GB of free disk space (preferred)
• NO Drive encryption technology (Bitlocker or 3rd party)
• x64 compatible processor with hardware assisted virtualization (Intel VT or AMD-V technology)
• Although wireless internet access will be available, you may find that bringing your own mobile connectivity (MiFi™, phone data tethering, etc.) will be desirable.
• Download required .VHD Windows Server 2012 Trial (Datacenter Edition) for future labs
* Required for lab

Seating is limited, so register today!