The Windows Azure platform is a set of cloud computing services that can be used together or independently that enable:
- Developers use existing skills and familiar tools to develop cloud applications
- ISVs and System Integrators rapidly reach market and pay as you go
- IT Managers gain access to a new set of resources without adding complexity
- Businesses of all sizes to quickly respond as business needs change
The Windows Azure platform offers a flexible, familiar environment for developers to create cloud applications and services. With Windows Azure, you can shorten your time to market and adapt as demand for your service grows.
Download Windows Azure Platform Guide & Training Kit from Microsoft
The Azure Services Training Kit includes a comprehensive set of technical content including hands-on labs, presentations, and demos that are designed to help you learn how to use the Windows Azure platform including: Windows Azure, SQL Azure and AppFabric. The June release includes new and updated labs for Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
Download Azure Platform from Microsoft
Here is what is new in the kit:
- Introduction to Windows Azure – VS2010 version
- Introduction To SQL Azure – VS2010 version
- Introduction to the Windows Azure Platform AppFabric Service Bus – VS2010 version
- Introduction to Dallas – VS2010 version
- Introduction to the Windows Azure Platform AppFabric Access Control Service – VS2010 version
- Web Services and Identity in the Cloud
- Exploring Windows Azure Storage VS2010 version + new Exercise: “Working with Drives”
- Windows Azure Deployment VS2010 version + new Exercise: “Securing Windows Azure with SSL”
- Minor fixes to presentations – mainly timelines, pricing, new features etc.
