Nashua CLOUD .NET User Group

Agenda:
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - AI-Driven Dynamic Data Querying and Visualization with KQL and SQL

Abstract:
In this session, you'll learn how to leverage natural language to seamlessly query your data and dynamically bind the results to grids and charts, making data interaction more intuitive. We will explore techniques to query Log Analytics Workspace using Kusto Query Language (KQL) and Azure Cosmos DB using SQL queries. Using these powerful tools, you can extract valuable insights from your data in real time.
We will also discuss how to redefine user prompts for optimized data exploration, ensuring that you can more accurately project exactly what you're looking for. By the end of this session, you will understand how to create a seamless flow between querying, data extraction, and visualization—all guided by natural language inputs.
Key takeaways include:

1. Using KQL to query Azure Monitor Log Analytics to extract relevant data for operational insights.
2. Performing SQL-based queries on Azure Cosmos DB to access and filter data at scale.
3. Binding data dynamically to grids and charts to provide real-time visualization of query results.
4. Utilizing natural language prompts to make querying intuitive allows non-technical users to interact with data quickly.
5. Redefining and refining prompts to better understand user needs and project precise outcomes.

This session is ideal for developers, data analysts, and IT professionals interested in interacting more effectively with data by leveraging the power of Azure services and natural language processing.

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 offers a standardized solution for collecting and exporting telemetry data like traces, metrics, and logs.

We will begin by introducing the fundamentals of OpenTelemetry, focusing on how it can be seamlessly integrated into .NET 8 applications. Then, we'll implement OpenTelemetry to collect performance data from your API, enabling you to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize it effectively.

We'll also cover Prometheus and Grafana (both open source), two widely used metrics collection and visualization tools. We will demonstrate how to use Prometheus to scrape metrics from the .NET API and visualize them with Grafana to gain real-time insights into application performance.

By the end of the session, you'll have a solid understanding of the core concepts of observability, how to implement OpenTelemetry in a .NET API, and how to leverage Prometheus and Grafana to build a powerful observability stack.

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 discovery. Learn how these features work together to create a seamless experience for building, deploying, and managing distributed systems in the cloud. We will explore how each component—from orchestration to deployment—contributes to streamlining the development process and ensuring scalability and reliability. Join us to uncover how .NET Aspire can accelerate your journey in creating robust, distributed applications ready for the demands of the modern cloud environment.

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 this presentation, you'll know how to leverage Copilot in Microsoft Fabric and be equipped with strategies to increase productivity and improve efficiency across all the workloads in Microsoft Fabric.