Latin American Faculty Summit 2016
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Azure for Research Training
May 17, 2016 | Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This hands-on lab is offered to university students who are using large data sets to conduct research. This lab will help participants acquire an understanding of cloud computing with Microsoft Azure at scale, including an overview of services that enable powerful predictive analytics relevant to any research domain involving cloud-based data analytics. The one-day training will be delivered through a scenario-based program. Registration for the workshop is by invitation only.
Training details
- Please bring your own laptop. You will be able to access Microsoft Azure on your own laptop during the training and for evaluation purposes for up to one month after the event. Your laptop does not need to have the Windows operating system installed—Microsoft Azure is accessed via your Internet browser so any operating system will be compatible.
- This course is suitable for research oriented students using any language, framework, or platform. This includes Linux, Python, R, MATLAB, Java, Hadoop, STORM, SPARK, and Microsoft technologies such as C#, F#, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Azure SQL Database, and various Microsoft Azure services.
- Some basic exposure to cloud computing is helpful, but not required. A greater understanding of cloud computing will be the result of this one-day class.
- Learning outcomes include:
- Gaining an understanding of cloud computing and why and when you would use it in scientific or other research
- Acquiring hands-on experience in the major design patterns for successful cloud applications
- Developing the skills to run your own application/services on Microsoft Azure
Participants will also receive information about applying for Azure for Research computing awards.
Information for attendees
Date: May 17, 2016
Time: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Registration opens at 8:30, class begins at 9:00
Location: Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro Hotel
Building/room: Nogueira I (Lower Lobby)
Address: 1430 Abelardo Bueno Avenue, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Microsoft will provide lunch. You will need to make your own travel arrangements to arrive at the Hilton Barra by 8:30 am for check-in.