Microsoft Orleans, the Virtual Actor Framework developed by Microsoft Research is ideal for building distributed high scale systems with C#.
Introduction to Microsoft Orleans
1h 45m
English
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Microsoft Orleans, the Virtual Actor Framework developed by Microsoft Research is ideal for building distributed high scale systems with C#. This course starts with an explanation of the Actor Model, and then covers each of the core concepts in Orleans by building upon a practical “internet of things” scenario.
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All Course Lessons (26)
| # | Lesson Title | Duration | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Current Techniques for High Scale Systems Demo | 02:06 | |
| 2 | What Is Orleans? | 03:03 | |
| 3 | Basic Orleans Concepts | 01:33 | |
| 4 | Introducing the Visual Studio Projects Required | 06:23 | |
| 5 | Installing Orleans | 01:37 | |
| 6 | Demonstration in Visual Studio | 10:01 | |
| 7 | Introduction to Persistence in Orleans | 05:04 | |
| 8 | Demonstration of Using a Persistence Provider | 08:22 | |
| 9 | Demonstration of Writing Our Own Persistence Provider | 09:35 | |
| 10 | Introducing the Stateless Worker | 02:40 | |
| 11 | Demonstrating a Stateless Worker Grain With a Message Decoder | 02:41 | |
| 12 | Introducing Re-Entrant Grains | 02:57 | |
| 13 | Demonstrating how a Re-Entrant Grain Is Implemented | 04:59 | |
| 14 | Introducing Immutable Messages | 01:36 | |
| 15 | Implementing an Immutable Message Between Grains | 01:47 | |
| 16 | An Introduction to Timers and Reminders | 02:40 | |
| 17 | A Demonstration of a Timer | 02:06 | |
| 18 | An Introduction to Observers | 01:27 | |
| 19 | A Demonstration of an Observer | 04:46 | |
| 20 | Introduction to Connecting WebAPI to Orleans | 01:56 | |
| 21 | Demonstration of WebAPI Connecting to Orleans | 05:44 | |
| 22 | Overview of Deploying Orleans Locally | 03:06 | |
| 23 | Demonstration of Deploying Orleans Locally | 04:05 | |
| 24 | Overview of Deploying Orleans to Azure | 02:46 | |
| 25 | Demonstration of Deploying Orleans to Azure | 10:27 | |
| 26 | Course Summary | 01:33 |
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Frequently asked questions
What prerequisites should I have before taking this course?
Before enrolling, you should have a good understanding of C# as the course relies on it for building applications using Microsoft Orleans. Familiarity with Visual Studio will also be beneficial as several lessons involve setting up and demonstrating projects in this environment.
What kind of projects will I work on during the course?
The course includes practical demonstrations using Visual Studio to set up and work with various components of Microsoft Orleans. You will complete exercises such as writing persistence providers and deploying Orleans applications both locally and to Azure.
Who is the target audience for this course?
This course is targeted at developers interested in building distributed high-scale systems using Microsoft Orleans. It is suitable for those who are already comfortable with C# and are looking to expand their skills in distributed system design.
How does the depth of this course compare to other Orleans courses?
The course provides a foundational understanding of Microsoft Orleans, covering key concepts like stateless workers, re-entrant grains, and immutable messages. It is introductory in scope, ideal for those new to Orleans but may not cover advanced topics in depth.
What specific tools or platforms are used in this course?
The course uses Microsoft Orleans as the primary framework. Development is demonstrated within Visual Studio, and deployment is covered for both local environments and Microsoft Azure.
Are there any topics not covered in this course?
While the course provides a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft Orleans, it does not delve into advanced topics such as complex distributed algorithms or performance tuning specific to large-scale Orleans deployments.
How can the skills learned in this course be applied to other areas of software development?
The skills acquired in this course, such as working with distributed systems and understanding virtual actor frameworks, are applicable to a range of high-scale application development scenarios. These skills can benefit careers in cloud computing, backend development, and systems architecture.