Azure Event Hubs for .NET 2 Developers: Fundamentals from Pluralsight

Azure Event Hubs is a telemetry ingestion service to collect millions of events. This course will teach you how to use Event Hubs, including sending and receiving events in .NET, using Stream Analytics, and triggering Azure Functions and Logic Apps.

At the core of building a hyper-scalable event-processing solution in Azure is a thorough knowledge of how to use Azure Event Hubs. In this course, Azure Event Hubs for .NET 2 Developers: Fundamentals, you will learn the skills you need to create a full event-processing pipeline in Azure. First, you will learn how to set up an Azure Event Hub and how to send and receive events in a .NET application. Next, you will discover how to build a real-time dashboard with Stream Analytics and Power BI. Finally, you will explore how to archive the events for long-time storage and how to trigger Azure Functions and Azure Logic Apps with events from an Event Hub. When you’re finished with this course, you will have a foundational understanding of Azure Event Hubs that will help you immensely as you move forward and create your own .NET applications and IoT solutions that use Azure Event Hubs to collect and store millions of events.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Looking at the Scenario

Setting up an Event Hub in Azure

Building a WPF Simulator App to Send Events

Consuming Events in a .NET Core Application

Analyzing Real-time Data with Stream Analytics and Power BI

Archiving Events with Event Hub Capture

Triggering Other Azure Services with Event Hubs

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Emphasizes industry standard tools, such as Azure Event Hubs

Covers the full pipeline of event processing in Azure

Provides a strong foundation for using Azure Event Hubs in .NET applications

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Azure Event Hubs for .NET 2 Developers: Fundamentals with these activities:

Review .NET Fundamentals

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Refresh your understanding of .NET fundamentals to strengthen your base before diving into Event Hubs.

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Review basic C# syntax and concepts
Revisit the principles of object-oriented programming

Event Hubs Whitepaper Review

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Strengthen your grasp of Event Hubs fundamentals by reviewing in-depth whitepapers on the technology.

Browse courses on Azure Event Hubs

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Read and analyze technical whitepapers on Event Hubs
Summarize key concepts and best practices

Event Hubs Quickstart Tutorial

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Gain hands-on experience by following a guided tutorial on setting up and using Event Hubs.

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Follow the steps to create an Event Hub
Build a simple application to send and receive events

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Event Hubs Study Group

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Connect with fellow learners and engage in discussions around Event Hubs to deepen your understanding.

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Attend regular study group meetings
Discuss concepts, share knowledge, and work through challenges together

Event Hubs Coding Challenges

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Test your understanding and refine your coding skills by solving practical Event Hubs coding challenges.

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Attempt to solve coding problems related to Event Hubs
Review solutions and learn from others' approaches

Event Hubs Mentorship Program

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Contribute to the learning community by mentoring other students and guiding them in their Event Hubs journey.

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Join the mentorship program as a mentor
Provide guidance and support to mentees
Share your knowledge and experience

Azure Event Hubs Hackathon

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Challenge yourself and demonstrate your skills by participating in an Event Hubs-focused hackathon.

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Form a team and brainstorm ideas
Develop and refine your Event Hubs-based solution
Present your project and compete for recognition

Career center

Learners who complete Azure Event Hubs for .NET 2 Developers: Fundamentals will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Engineer

Azure Event Hubs is a cloud-based service that can ingest millions of events per second. As a Data Engineer, you would be responsible for designing and implementing solutions for collecting, storing, and analyzing event data. This course would provide you with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to build a hyper-scalable event-processing pipeline using Azure Event Hubs.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. This course would teach you how to use Azure Event Hubs to build event-driven applications in .NET. This skill would make you a more valuable asset to any engineering team.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts collect, clean, and analyze data to identify trends and patterns. This course would introduce you to Stream Analytics, a real-time analytics engine that can be used to analyze event data from Azure Event Hubs. This skill would make you a more effective Data Analyst by allowing you to analyze event data in real time.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects design and implement cloud-based solutions. This course would teach you how to use Azure Event Hubs to build scalable and reliable event-driven architectures. This skill would make you a more effective Cloud Architect by giving you the knowledge and experience needed to design and implement event-driven solutions in the cloud.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to build predictive models and identify patterns. This course would introduce you to the basics of event-driven programming and show you how to use Azure Event Hubs to collect and store event data. This skill would make you a more effective Data Scientist by allowing you to collect and analyze event data in real time.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers bridge the gap between development and operations teams. This course would introduce you to the Azure DevOps pipeline and show you how to use it to build, deploy, and monitor event-driven applications. This skill would make you a more effective DevOps Engineer by giving you the knowledge and experience needed to manage event-driven applications in the cloud.

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System Administrator

System Administrators manage and maintain computer systems. This course would teach you how to use Azure Event Hubs to collect and store event data. This skill would make you a more effective System Administrator by allowing you to monitor and troubleshoot event-driven systems.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers design and implement computer networks. This course would introduce you to the basics of event-driven programming and show you how to use Azure Event Hubs to collect and store event data. This skill would make you a more effective Network Engineer by allowing you to monitor and troubleshoot event-driven networks.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts identify and mitigate security risks. This course would introduce you to the basics of event-driven programming and show you how to use Azure Event Hubs to collect and store security-related event data. This skill would make you a more effective Security Analyst by allowing you to monitor and respond to security threats in real time.

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IT Manager

IT Managers plan and manage information technology systems. This course would teach you how to use Azure Event Hubs to build scalable and reliable event-driven systems. This skill would make you a more effective IT Manager by giving you the knowledge and experience needed to manage event-driven systems in the cloud.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators manage and maintain databases. This course would introduce you to the basics of event-driven programming and show you how to use Azure Event Hubs to collect and store event data. This skill would make you a more effective Database Administrator by allowing you to monitor and troubleshoot event-driven databases.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan and manage projects. This course would teach you how to use Azure Event Hubs to build scalable and reliable event-driven systems. This skill would make you a more effective Project Manager by giving you the knowledge and experience needed to manage event-driven projects.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement. This course would introduce you to the basics of event-driven programming and show you how to use Azure Event Hubs to collect and store business-related event data. This skill would make you a more effective Business Analyst by allowing you to analyze and improve business processes in real time.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers plan and execute marketing campaigns. This course would introduce you to the basics of event-driven programming and show you how to use Azure Event Hubs to collect and store marketing-related event data. This skill would make you a more effective Marketing Manager by allowing you to track and analyze marketing campaigns in real time.

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Sales Manager

Sales Managers plan and execute sales strategies. This course would introduce you to the basics of event-driven programming and show you how to use Azure Event Hubs to collect and store sales-related event data. This skill would make you a more effective Sales Manager by allowing you to track and analyze sales performance in real time.

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