Updating python dependency

Some changes occurred in the Intel packagegroup-cloud-azure smart package that requires a newer version of python on the NUC.

As a result, two new commands need to be run when updating the packages on the NUC:

smart upgrade python-core
smart upgrade python-misc

The necessary commands have been added to the instructions in the appropriate place.

Refreshed Lab and removed Power BI Embedded

This release includes the following updates:

• Screen shots and wording were updated to reflect the current state of the Azure Portal and various tools.

• The iot hub device identity is now being created in the portal rather than via the command line iothub-explorer tool. However, iothub-explorer will still need to be installed later in the lab if attendees wish to monitor messages sent by their device. In the future, when the Azure CLI 2.0 supports all required functionality, the iothub-explorer usage will be replaced by that.

• The updating of the Intel NUC to include the packages necessary for Azure integration has be re-written to use all command line statements rather than the more time consuming and problematic method of updating the hub via the IoT Gateway Developer Hub web application.

• The optional Power BI Embedded task was removed due to recent significant changes in the Power BI Embedded service. The place holder chart is still present in the Web App and will need to either be removed completely, or replaced with an alternative charting mechanism.

• Numerous typo fixes and clarifications.

Set npm package dependencies to specific versions

The Tedious npm package was recently updated from v1.14.0 to v1.15.0 and something in the update caused issues with the connection pooling that is used in this lab. To resolve the issue, the npm package versions where set to specific values rather than being allowed to update to the latest versions.

The tedious package points now specifically to 1.14.0

In addition, to prevent the problem in the future with other packages, all package dependencies in the package.json file have been set to specific versions:

"azure-event-hubs": "0.0.1",
"azure-iot-common": "1.1.6",
"azure-iot-device": "1.1.8",
"azure-iothub": "1.1.8",
"body-parser": "1.17.1",
"express": "4.15.2",
"nconf": "0.8.4",
"powerbi-api": "1.2.3",
"tedious": "1.14.0",
"tedious-connection-pool": "1.0.5"

Last minute bug fixes, updates before MTC events

This has a number of fixes and updates based on feedback from TEs preparing for the events at MTCs.

Please note that at this time there are still issues with the powerbi-cli . Everything should work on Windows as long as you install the latest version of the cli (v1.0.8). There still seem to be issues running it on Linux, OSX and Bash on Ubuntu on Windows.

Refer to the Troubleshooting page for details and additional troubleshooting steps.

Updated for the MTC workshops

The lab docs have been updated to reflect changes in the tools, libraries, and Azure Service features that have occurred since the initial lab creation.

Note that at this time there seems to be some issues with the powerbi-cli . We are trying to work through those issues, but until they are resolved the final section of the lab working with PowerBI Embedded may be problematic.

Better Than Ever!

This release includes the latest updates after a few runs of the camp. Enjoy!

Ready to Rock!

This content is tested, tried and true! Give it a spin, and let us know how it goes! Download the MicrosoftIntelIoTCamp.zip file, extract it, and use the "../HOLs/readme.html" file to get started!

Lab Docs Stable

The labs documentation should allow for a highly reliable lab experience assuming all pre-requisites are met.