Sean Whitesell
President of SkyForge Consulting, Chief Cloud Architect, & President of Tulsa .NET User Group
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
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Sean is the president of SkyForge Consulting and is a Microsoft MVP. He has been the President of Tulsa .NET User Group since 2009. Sean has been programming and playing with electronics for over 20 years. He also has multiple black belts in martial arts.
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Saving Your Ass(ets) - Azure Disaster Recovery Planning
Every cloud architecture should include disaster recovery planning. But what should that planning include? Every cloud application implementation varies and understanding how applications behave when the infrastructure fails is paramount. For some companies it could mean the difference of near zero downtime to the other extreme of closing their business entirely. Are you really prepared?
In this talk, you'll learn about various disaster recovery and planning options. We'll discuss the cost analysis to understand if various approaches are cost effective. You'll also learn how to get started creating playbooks and runbooks based on scenarios. Also included in this talk in an understanding of what Azure regions are made of and how they can have an outage. The greatest takeaway you'll have is how to start making preparations against the unknowns that can happen at any time.
Unleashing Azure: Strategies for Successful Cloud Migration
Embarking on a cloud migration journey can be both exciting and daunting for developers. In this enlightening conference talk, we will dive into the essential aspects that every developer should be well-versed in when creating applications in the Azure cloud environment.
Get a comprehensive understanding of the Azure ecosystem, exploring the range of services and tools available for developers. We will explorer the intricacies of designing applications that are optimized for Azure, considering factors such as scalability, resilience, and performance. You will learn about integration and connectivity options working with Azure services and API management. You will also learn about the expansive capabilities of Azure monitoring.
Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to the cloud, this talk promises valuable insights and actionable takeaways for ensuring a successful transition to Azure.
From Developer to Cloud Architect - Strategies for Success
You're a developer, and now an architect. Not only an architect but a cloud architect. You're happy for the job but overwhelmed with everything that goes with the job. From networking skills to handling audits, a cloud architect has much to handle in the day-to-day challenges. What do you need to really succeed at your job?
In this talk, I'll go over strategies considered crucial to being a good cloud architect such as a security mindset and preparing for the future. I'll present some tips on overcoming the seemingly insurmountable challenges. And you'll learn how your experience as a developer strengthens your cloud architect skills. Let the strategies in this talk help you stop feeling overwhelmed and instead empower you as a cloud architect.
Azure On The Cheap - Your First Azure Applications
Getting started with the cloud and be daunting. There are many ways to accidentally spend a lot of money with either wrong settings or simply forgetting about expensive running resources. In this talk, we'll go over how to get started with Azure and make a very simple application. You'll learn about Azure subscription types and budgets, storage options, basic security, virtual machines, and serverless application hosting. We'll leverage Visual Studio for creating and deploying our application. We'll also look at the options for observability and logging, and database options.
Network Fundamentals for Devs
As applications are becoming more cloud-based and cloud-native, developers need to understand network services and architecture.
This talk is for developers who need to understand more about network topology options and related services. Cloud providers offer network control options in various ways. Come to this presentation to learn about network options specific to Azure and AWS and how to better leverage network services, including security options.
Data Patterns for Successful Applications
It has been said that data is the new currency. The more your company relies on data the more you need to understand data patterns for handling how data comes into your systems, managed, stored, and represented. We are no longer in the world of "just use a single" database. We now need to choose the right data management and storage tools based on business objectives. This means understanding more than a relational database like SQL Server or Oracle. It means understanding what database option is best based on business processes. It also means understanding patterns that can be applied to data that allow for better data analysis, and cost effective storage.
Saving Your Ass(ets) - Azure Resiliency Planning
Every cloud architecture should include resiliency planning. But what should that planning include? Every cloud application implementation varies and understanding how applications behave when the infrastructure fails is paramount. For some companies it could mean the difference of near zero downtime to the other extreme of closing their business entirely. Are you really prepared?
In this talk, you'll learn about various architecture resiliency options. Also included is an understanding of what Azure regions are made of and how they can have an outage. The greatest takeaway you'll have is how to start making preparations against the unknowns that can happen at any time.
Enhancing Cloud Network Security
When setting up cloud network security, it is crucial to implement a multi-layered security approach to protect your infrastructure and data. This involves configuring network security groups to control inbound and outbound traffic, ensuring that only legitimate traffic is allowed. Utilizing a centralized firewall for network security policies and threat protection is also essential.
Leveraging native security features for continuous monitoring, threat detection, and security analytics can significantly enhance your security posture. By adhering to best practices and regularly reviewing and updating security configurations, organizations can maintain a robust and resilient network security posture in any cloud environment.
This talk will give you an in-depth insight into implementing Azure network solutions that significantly strengthen network security posture. Attendees will learn about the critical role of Network Security Groups (NSGs) in controlling traffic to and from Azure resources, ensuring only legitimate traffic is allowed. The utilization of Azure Firewall for centralized network security policies and comprehensive threat protection will also be covered.
The session will place strong emphasis on advanced network architecture designs such as micro-segmentation, which creates isolated network segments, significantly reducing the attack surface and limiting lateral movement within the network. By incorporating these sophisticated architecture designs and adhering to best practices, participants will gain invaluable knowledge on how to robustly secure their Azure environments, ultimately enhancing the overall security framework and resilience of their infrastructure.
Mastering Cloud Governance
Managing the cloud can be a daunting task. With increasing demands for controls on security, cost management, and compliance, it is essential to adopt a vigilant approach to how cloud environments are utilized.
By default, the cloud environment is highly flexible. It allows us to swiftly build architectures, systems, and applications. We have the freedom to rapidly experiment with cloud-native services and third-party products. The cloud empowers us to deliver innovative custom services to our customers. However, this flexibility comes with significant risks. If not managed properly, it can lead to fragile architectures and risky situations.
In this presentation, we will explore how to leverage built-in tools to govern your cloud environment effectively. Although the examples will be provided using Azure, the concepts are applicable to other cloud providers as well.
Key Takeaways:
• Understanding the importance of cloud governance
• Strategies to implement robust security measures
• Techniques for efficient cost management
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
Join us as we delve into the critical aspects of cloud governance and equip you with the knowledge to manage your cloud environments effectively. Whether you are using Azure or another cloud provider, these insights will help you mitigate risks and build resilient architectures.
Microservices -- The Easy Way is the Wrong Way
In the effort to be buzz-word compliant you get onboard and start making a microservice for nearly everything. You have learned that the only way to grow in this programming industry is to use microservices so you took a look at your codebase and started hacking away. Months later you pull your head out only to realize you have spent way too much time and money going the wrong direction from the start.
In this presentation I will talk about pros and cons of microservices. You will learn when and how to get started creating microservices and when you absolutely under no uncertain terms should create them. When and how to tear apart existing applications to well defined services.
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Sean Whitesell
President of SkyForge Consulting, Chief Cloud Architect, & President of Tulsa .NET User Group
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