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Leveraging Microsoft Azure from Ruby by: Eduard Koller Through practical examples and demos, learn how to utilize the various aspects of Microsoft Azure through Ruby. Dive into the Ruby SDK for Azure as well as the Azure gem for fog. Explore cloud storage, virtual machines, and networks among others. Also, learn about the upcoming Spartan browser, and remotely test your site on it from any platform at http://remote.modern.IE Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/G61G/
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In the video titled "Leveraging Microsoft Azure from Ruby," presented by Eduard Koller at RailsConf 2015, viewers are introduced to using Microsoft Azure within Ruby applications. The session emphasizes the integration of Microsoft Azure's services with Ruby through practical examples and demonstrations. **Key Points Discussed:** - **Introduction to Microsoft Azure and Ruby Integration:** Eduard Koller, a program manager at Microsoft, shares his aim to bridge Microsoft technologies with open-source platforms, particularly Ruby. - **Overview of Azure SDK for Ruby:** The Azure SDK allows developers to access various Azure services programmatically from Ruby applications. Users can generate Ruby SDKs for their API applications on Azure, utilizing provided metadata to create client SDKs easily. - **Creating Virtual Machines with Azure:** Koller highlights how users can quickly set up virtual machines (VMs) on Azure through pre-configured images, particularly mentioning the Bitnami stack containing Ruby on Rails, MySQL, and additional gems. - **Azure for Beginners:** He discusses the option to create a trial Azure account for free and the availability of Azure passes for those not wanting to enter credit card information. - **Managing Various Services:** The SDK supports managing Azure services like storage, SQL databases, and virtual networks. Koller encourages community feedback as the SDK is still a work in progress and hosted on GitHub. - **Making Applications Cloud-Portability:** The goal is to ensure that Ruby applications can be deployed on any cloud service with minimal changes required. - **Utilizing Autorest for SDK Generation:** He explains how Autorest can generate client libraries for APIs in languages including Ruby, facilitating seamless integration. - **Introduction to Spartan Browser:** Koller discusses the upcoming Spartan browser and how developers can test their applications remotely via Azure Remote App, enabling compatibility checks across different devices without needing direct installation. - **Containerization Support:** Azure also supports containerized deployment, like Docker, allowing for enhanced flexibility in application deployment. **Conclusion:** Koller closes the session by sharing excitement about the potential of combining Azure and Ruby, reinforcing that the tools and services discussed can greatly enhance developers' capabilities for building and deploying Ruby applications in the cloud. The video encourages community contribution and experimentation with Azure's offerings. Overall, Eduard Koller’s presentation provides valuable insights for Ruby developers looking to leverage Microsoft Azure services effectively, highlighting significant resources and tools available for integration.
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