Richard Wysocki

.NET Core - Lunch and Learn  - Session 1 Agenda: What is .NET Core Install .NET Core SDK Use Command Line Options Visual Studio Code Install & use IDE Run / Debug Visual Studio 2017  XXX What is .NET Core   .NET Core is a general-purpose development platform maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community on GitHub . It is cross-platform, supporting Windows, macOS and Linux, and can be used in device, cloud, and embedded/IoT scenarios. The following characteristics best define .NET Core: Flexible deployment: Can be included in your app or installed side-by-side user- or machine-wide. Cross-platform: Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux; can be ported to other operating systems. The supported Operating Systems (OS) , CPUs and application scenarios will grow over time, provided by Microsoft, other companies, and individuals. Command-line tools: All product scenarios can be exercised at the command-line. Compatible: .NET Core is compatible with .NE

I finally was able to write down some of my notes from watching the Pluralsight: Intro to MongoDB course.  These are just my notes but I absolutely recommend you watch the course and signup for Pluralsight.  MSDN subscriptions typically come with some free time with Pluralsight. Jump start your learning and good luck! Into to MongoDB                 Server                 Query/Manipulate                 Indexing No Schema Single Document write scope - No locking Eventual Consistency - multiple options                 Fire and Forget                 Majority                 Eventual Consistency Scalability                 no Schema - Really -> No schema Enforcement Server Setup                 Open Source (C++)                 Mongod                                 just Create data file/ Run                 mongod --install {installs as service}                 net start MongoDB MongoDB Shell                 Commands             

Wanted to document high level notes I was randomly taking from the Azure RedShirt Days.  Watch it yourself online: ------------------------------ Microsoft Azure Scott Guthrie - Virtualization Can do VM, Inside VM - Creates Clone of a PC - Docker Containers only use a component and not an entire PC Has Path Management - Both OnPrem & Off Prem - Can Look at what is running on Servers too DR automatically Built in.  Can full test it.  Harder to do OnPrem - Have ability to do OnPrem but then use Azure for DR backup Monitor - Ability to Monitor all Servers in One place - Can use Azure on iPhone 42 Different Azure Regions around the world Azure App Services - Web Apps - Mobile Apps - Logic Apps - API Apps Azure Web Apps - Automated Deployments - Can Deploy through Github / gitClone - git remote add {url} - git push azure marker ?? VS.Net - Can push to Azure - Can Create new Azure Web App. Azure Deployment Slots - Ability to Have Dev, QA, Pro.

Today's activities: One-on-Ones Part 3 https://www.manager-tools.com/2005/07/the-single-most-effective-management-tool-part-3 After Employee, you talk about whatever you want.   Shouldn’t/doesn't just talk about Work.  That is fine too but not a requirement. This is a meeting about how you and I working well together. This can be about you asking for a raise, another job, how to get better.  Talk about what you want to talk about. Don’t make them feel like this is JUST a meeting about work.   What is the Future Piece… Where do you see yourself in 1 year. Doesn’t have to be completely private.

Today's activities: One-on-Ones Part 2 https://www.manager-tools.com/2005/07/the-single-most-effective-management-tool-part-2 One of the Most or the Most Important meeting per week Always keep it that week.  Can move it up. Most likely to cancel/get off of topic appears to be Monday mornings. Always start your One on One with the same question i.e. How’s it going…, The floor is yours… Turning it to them first.. You will get to what is important for them. Building open relationship to get them to bring up topics Don’t cut them off.  You might need to work on getting them to 10-10-10 but if they talk for a long period of time, it’s because they want to tell you stuff 10 for them, 10 for you, 10 for future The first 10 minutes is for them.  They get to talk about what is important to THEM.  It can be about anything they want. – About work or outside….

Are you someone that wants to Grow, Learn, Share and Improve.  I do try...  Everyday or everyday is a great opportunity to improve. I might use my blog as more of a list of activities I'm doing but I'll attempt to push that forward into how you can grow, learn, share and improve yourself. --------- Today's activities: Manager Tools:  One-On-Ones Part 1 https://www.manager-tools.com/2005/07/the-single-most-effective-management-tool-part-1 Talk at least once a week 30 minutes (10 minutes - them, 10 minutes - you, 10 minutes - future) Know each individual  Don't throw them a vague question  Have individual go first Primary focus is about the Individual/Team Member  Scheduling is very important.  OK, if need to move it but it must be Done Should be done weekly.  Monthly doesn't do it because you forget and doesn't show you care. Going to event:  Philly.net Azure event