Hello and happy new year!!!  How better to start off the first blog of the new year then with information on free learning opportunities! These are specific to Windows Azure, so, for those of you who are interested. . . here are a couple of great opportunities to stay up to speed on development for Windows Azure.  The opportunities listed below are specific to the Minnesota readers, but if you are not in MN, you can also click on the link below to find out if and when these boot camps are coming to your area.  The Windows Azure Boot Camp is coming to Minnesota this spring.   These two day events are free!  Snacks and beverages will be provided, but you will be on your own for lunch.  Below are the dates, locations for the Minnesota Windows Azure Boot Camps and the website to register.  Happy New Year everyone!!!

Locations and Dates:

Mankato, MN Boot Camp:

March 9-10, 2011 from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Minnesota State University
Centennial Student Union Building
Room 284 A and B
220 Centennial Student Union
Mankato, MN 56001

Bloomington, MN Boot Camp

May 9-10, 2011 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Microsoft Bloomington Office
Lake of the Woods 1
8300 Norman Center Dr – Suite 950
Bloomington, MN 55437

For more information and to register for either of these boot camps, visit: www.windowsazurebootcamp.com