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...

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...

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...

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...

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 .

Today we are releasing the ability to access Windows Azure Blobs using custom domain names. Windows Azure Blob storage enables applications to store and manipulate large objects and files in the cloud. The custom storage domain name feature allows you...

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.  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...

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...

A few weeks ago, we outlined what you could expect from the next update to the Microsoft .NET Services CTP. Throughout the CTP process, tens of thousands of developers signed up for the services and provided us with feedback. You will see much of that...

Please see this blog post for detail. The AppFabric Team

This upcoming week, PASS (Professional Association for SQL Server) will be holding its annual summit in Seattle, WA. The summit runs from November 2nd through the 5th and, as described on the website, provides: In-depth technical sessions all focused...

[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...

[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...

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...