# Distributed Systems with .NET

> Production-grade .NET Aspire resources for Windows: 45 runnable Git branches, KQL library, Bicep modules, drill cards, and architecture diagrams. No Azure subscription required.

## About
Distributed Systems with .NET is a 45-post masterclass and resource vault for Windows engineers building production-grade systems with .NET 8, .NET Aspire, Azure Service Bus, Event Hubs, Blob Storage, Application Insights, Kusto (KQL), and Bicep infrastructure-as-code. Every post ships runnable code on free Microsoft local emulators — no Azure subscription required. The Vault bundles all 9 resource types: searchable PDF posts, drill cards, a 45-query KQL library, 9 parameterised Bicep modules, reference guides, an AZ-305 exam alignment map, annotated architecture decision records, 90 editable SVG diagrams, and a private GitHub repository with 45 branches — one per post. Buy the complete bundle or individual resources. 14-day money-back guarantee.

## Primary URL
- [Distributed Systems with .NET](https://dotnet.systemdrd.com/): Official storefront and landing page

## Free Newsletter
- [Distributed Systems with .NET on Substack](https://distributeddotnet.substack.com/): 45-post series published free weekly

## Products
- [The Distributed Systems with .NET Vault — Complete Bundle](https://dotnet.systemdrd.com/?vault_buy=bundle) — $149: All 9 resource types: posts, drill cards, KQL, Bicep, guides, AZ-305 map, README, diagrams, and source repository.
- [Vault Pre-order](https://dotnet.systemdrd.com/?vault_buy=preorder) — $99: Pre-order the complete vault at $99 until Post 45 publishes. Full bundle delivered as resources complete.
- [All 45 Posts — PDF Collection](https://dotnet.systemdrd.com/?vault_buy=posts) — $49: 45 searchable PDFs organised by phase. Delivered when the posts PDF pack is added to your vault download.
- [Drill Card Pack](https://dotnet.systemdrd.com/?vault_buy=drill-cards) — $29: 45 drill cards plus the 90-page compiled master PDF.
- [KQL Query Library](https://dotnet.systemdrd.com/?vault_buy=kql) — $19: 45 production KQL queries plus quick-reference cheatsheet.
- [Bicep Module Library](https://dotnet.systemdrd.com/?vault_buy=bicep) — $39: 9 parameterised Bicep modules plus main.bicep and parameters.prod.json.
- [Reference Guides Pack](https://dotnet.systemdrd.com/?vault_buy=guides) — $19: Decision guide, SDK patterns, Windows setup, and emulator quick-start PDFs.
- [AZ-305 Alignment Map](https://dotnet.systemdrd.com/?vault_buy=az305) — $9: All 45 posts mapped to AZ-305 exam domains with study sequence.
- [Annotated Repository README](https://dotnet.systemdrd.com/?vault_buy=readme) — $9: 10 architectural decision records for the complete system.
- [Complete .NET Aspire Source Repository](https://dotnet.systemdrd.com/?vault_buy=repo) — $79: Private GitHub repository with 45 runnable branches. GitHub invite sent after purchase.
- [Architecture Diagrams](https://dotnet.systemdrd.com/?vault_buy=diagrams) — $19: 90 editable SVG diagrams plus PNG exports. Delivered when the diagram pack is added to your vault download.

## Topics Covered
- .NET 8 and .NET Aspire 8.3 AppHost
- Azure Service Bus and Event Hubs messaging
- Multi-tenancy and KEDA autoscaling
- KQL / Azure Data Explorer observability
- Bicep infrastructure-as-code modules
- Application Insights and log monitoring
- Windows 11 + Docker Desktop local emulators
- AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect alignment
- Production compliance storage patterns

## FAQ
### Do I need an Azure subscription to use any of this?
No. Every Azure service in the series — Service Bus, Event Hubs, Blob Storage, Application Insights, Azure Data Explorer — runs on official free Microsoft local Docker containers. The Bicep modules are designed so you can deploy to real Azure, but nothing in the vault requires it.

### What .NET version does the source repository use?
.NET 8 LTS with .NET Aspire 8.3.0. All NuGet versions are pinned in every .csproj file. Runs on Windows 11 with Docker Desktop 4.x and PowerShell 7.4.x.

### How is the source repository delivered?
You receive a GitHub invitation to a private repository. All 45 branches are available immediately. You can also download a ZIP of any branch directly from GitHub.

### Can I use the Bicep modules in my own Azure projects?
Yes. The Bicep modules are yours to use, adapt, and extend in any project. They are not licensed for redistribution or resale as a standalone product.

### What if the newsletter posts are behind a paywall?
All 45 posts go free to all subscribers after 7 days. The Vault includes the same posts as searchable PDFs in a single downloadable package.

### What is the refund policy?
14-day no-questions refund on any purchase, as long as the private repository has not been accessed and downloadable files have not been downloaded. Contact via Substack after purchase.

### Does the KQL library work with Azure Monitor or only ADX?
Both. Every query is written in standard KQL and tested against the Kusto Emulator. The same queries run in Azure Monitor Logs, Application Insights, and Microsoft Sentinel with zero or minimal changes.

### Is this suitable for Linux or macOS developers?
The series is Windows-first — PowerShell 7, Docker Desktop, and .NET Aspire Dashboard are the assumed tools. verify.sh scripts work on macOS and Linux, but the series makes no guarantees outside Windows 11.

## Contact
- Email: hello@systemdrd.com
- Organization: System DRD

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