We have launched the new Windows Azure Platform Management Portal , and with it the database manager for SQL Azure (formerly known as Project Houston). Now, you can manage all your Windows Azure platform resources from a single location – including...

As part of the Real World SQL Azure series, we talked to Vittorio Polizzi, Chief Technology Officer at EdisonWeb , about using Microsoft SQL Azure to host his company’s Web Signage application, which manages content for digital signs in retail stores...

In the November 2010 issue of MSDN Magazine Joseph Fultz wrote an article titled: “ SQL Azure and Windows Azure Table Storage ”. Joseph contends that often there is a point of confusion understanding the differences between Windows Azure Table Storage...

Over the past year, since the release of SQL Azure, we’ve been focused on delivering the highest quality database in the cloud. SQL Azure builds on the already strong SQL Server platform, but delivers a multi-tenant cloud based relational database, which...

Microsoft SQL Azure Reporting is a cloud-based reporting platform that provides comprehensive reporting functionality for a variety of data sources. SQL Azure Reporting includes a complete set of tools for you to create, manage, and deliver reports, and...

In the November 2010 issue of MSDN Magazine, Lynn Langit has written an informative article titled: “ Getting Started with SQL Azure Development ”. This article provides a good walk-through of creating a SQL Azure database, and outlining some of the differences...

A new article about developing a SQL Azure Backup and Restore Strategy has been posted in the wiki section of TechNet. This article discusses how to port your existing backup and restore strategy to SQL Azure to cover against hardware failure, force majeure...

In this demo-intensive and video , David Robinson shows how to build Web applications quickly with SQL Azure Databases and familiar Web technologies. He also demonstrate several new enhancements Microsoft has added to SQL Azure, including the new SQL...

Julie Lerman writing for MSDN Magazine has written an article titled, “ Using the Entity Framework to Reduce Network Latency to SQL Azure .” This article examines mitigation strategies for addressing network latency with SQL Azure Database when connecting...

The 2010 PASS summit in Seattle, WA is being held the November 8 th -11 th . In preparation here is a list of sessions about SQL Azure being given – almost all of them by the SQL Azure team. This is a good chance to learn more about SQL Azure and ask...

Larry Franks has published an article in the wiki section of TechNet called: “ Understanding Data Storage Offerings on the Windows Azure Platform ”. This article describes the data storage offerings available on the Windows Azure platform, including:...

If you plan on attending TechEd Europe 2010 in Berlin from November 8th-12 th there are several opportunities to learn more about SQL Azure and meet with members of the engineering team. The following SQL Azure sessions will be presented: COS211-IS -...

Good news - the Windows Azure Platform Introductory Special offer (which includes the SQL Azure Free Trial ) has been extended through March 31, 2011! This promotional offer enables you to try a limited amount of the Windows Azure platform at no charge...

Interested in how SQL Azure works on the inside? The SQL Azure team has just published a white paper in the wiki section of TechNet called: “ Inside SQL Azure ”. The paper examines the internals of the SQL Azure databases, and how they...

SQL Azure provides an information platform that you can easily provision, configure, and use to power your cloud applications.   In this session Lev Novik explores the patterns and practices that help you develop and deploy applications that can...