[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] Hi Folks, Each and every time we are out speaking with customers, we always make sure we thank them for the incredible feedback they have given us. As I have said before, and will continue to say,...

Hi Folks, Each and every time we are out speaking with customers, we always make sure we thank them for the incredible feedback they have given us. As I have said before, and will continue to say, it’s our awesome users that have shaped SQL Azure into...

Last week at PDC 2009 , we announced several new features for Windows Azure Storage. Windows Azure Storage enables applications to store and manipulate large objects and files in the cloud via Blobs, store and manipulate service state via Tables, and...

At PDC last week, we introduced two communication-related capabilities: a) inter-role communication and b) external endpoints on worker roles. These capabilities enable new application patterns in Windows Azure-hosted services. Inter-role Communication...

Last week at PDC 2009 , we announced several new features for Windows Azure.  These are available in the November 2009 release of the Windows Azure Tools and SDK . This release adds support for Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 and Visual Web Developer Express...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] We have posted a new “ What is SQL Azure Database ” video. It gives a great, high-level overview of the service. Check it out here .

We have posted a new “ What is SQL Azure Database ” video. It gives a great, high-level overview of the service. Check it out here .

Please see this blog post for detail. The AppFabric Team

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] Hi folks, As promised, here are the download links for SSMS in 32bit and 64bit flavors. The full download of SQL Server 2008 R2 November CTP can be found here . I’ll post some walkthroughs of SSMS...

Hi folks, As promised, here are the download links for SSMS in 32bit and 64bit flavors. The full download of SQL Server 2008 R2 November CTP can be found here . I’ll post some walkthroughs of SSMS in the coming days. 6 days to PDC - W00t!!!! See you there...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] Hi Folks, Just a quick post to let you know that the long awaited build of SQL Server Management Studio with support for SQL Azure is available today for MSDN and TechNet subscribers and will be generally...

Hi Folks, Just a quick post to let you know that the long awaited build of SQL Server Management Studio with support for SQL Azure is available today for MSDN and TechNet subscribers and will be generally available for the rest of the world as of tomorrow...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] Hi Everyone, We received an inquiry earlier this week about a user who was trying to access the SQL Azure Portal and was unable to log in. I want to take a quick moment to respond broadly just incase...

Hi Everyone, We received an inquiry earlier this week about a user who was trying to access the SQL Azure Portal and was unable to log in. I want to take a quick moment to respond broadly just incase anyone else had the same experience. There were no...

As part of the Windows Azure CTP, we are announcing the Windows Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN) to deliver Windows Azure Blob content. Windows Azure CDN offers developers a global solution for delivering high-bandwidth content. Windows Azure CDN...

As part of the Windows Azure CTP, we are announcing the Windows Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN) to deliver Windows Azure Blob content. Windows Azure CDN offers developers a global solution for delivering high-bandwidth content. Windows Azure CDN...