**Agenda:** 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Enhancing .NET 8 API Observability with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana **Session Abstract:** This talk will explore the robust open-source observability framework OpenTelemetry and its practical applications in a .NET 8 API environment. As modern software systems grow in complexity, ensuring their reliability and performance becomes increasingly critical. OpenTelemetry

**Agenda:** 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Enhancing .NET 8 API Observability with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana **Session Abstract:** This talk will explore the robust open-source observability framework OpenTelemetry and its practical applications in a .NET 8 API environment. As modern software systems grow in complexity, ensuring their reliability and performance becomes increasingly critical. OpenTelemetry

**Agenda:** 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Building the Future: .NET Aspire for Cloud-Ready, Distributed Applications **Abstract:** Introducing .NET Aspire—a comprehensive, cloud-ready stack designed to simplify the development of observable, production-ready, distributed applications. This session will explore how .NET Aspire helps developers by providing essential components, including a Developer Dashboard, advanced orchestration, and integrated service

****** We are back to meeting in person, but will attempt to connect virtually for those who can't attend physically. The link for the virtual meetings will be posted on the NRB Slack. YOU NEED TO BE INVITED TO JOIN! Message me directly (AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE) with a request to join and

Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction to Azure Compute, where we'll cover the basics of Microsoft's cloud compute solutions. In this session, you'll learn about the key Azure Compute Services, including Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Functions and Azure Kubernetes Services. We'll discuss key concepts like scalability, flexibility and security, as well as common

**Agenda:** 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Copilot in Microsoft Fabric **Abstract:** Learn how you can leverage the Copilot-powered capabilities in Microsoft Fabric to improve the experience of developers and end users. This presentation will show how to go from start to finish applying features that Copilot in Microsoft Fabric offers. By the end of

****** We are back to meeting in person, but will attempt to connect virtually for those who can't attend physically. The link for the virtual meetings will be posted on the NRB Slack. YOU NEED TO BE INVITED TO JOIN! Message me directly (AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE) with a request to join and

Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction to Azure Networking, where we'll cover the basics of Microsoft's cloud networking solutions. In this session, you'll learn about the key Azure Networking Services, including Virtual Networks, Application Gateways, Azure DNS, Web Application Firewall and Azure Front Door Services. We'll discuss key concepts like scalability, flexibility and security, as

Join us for 2024 ISSA NH / SEATUG Holiday Social, December 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM. Please RSVP using link below for this event - Register soon because space is limited. RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-issa-nh-seatug-holiday-social-tickets-1097519021939?aff=erelexpmlt There will be no presentation at this meeting - come celebrate the holidays, technology, and cybersecurity!