TechNet has written an article which provides an overview of the security features of SQL Azure. Getting a clear understanding of security in the cloud, is something that we cannot encourage learning enough about. Click here for the article. We...

We have recently published content on the following new operations in the Windows Azure Service Management REST API: Update Affinity Group Create Affinity Group Delete Affinity Group List Subscription Operations With these...

As part of the Real World Windows Azure series, we talked to Sebastian Iglesias, Business Development Manager at Tata Consultancy Services , about using the Windows Azure platform to deliver services. Here's what he had to say: MSDN: Tell us ...

The April 2011 update of the Windows Azure Platform Training Kit is now available for download . This version has been updated to the Windows Azure SDK 1.4 and Visual Studio 2010 SP1. It also includes new and updated hands-on labs (HOLs) and a demo...

Recently, at the MIX conference we announced the release of a new version of the Access Control service and the upcoming release of the Caching service. Today we are excited to announce that the Caching service has been released as a production service...

We identified an issue with the Windows Azure SDK 1.4 refresh that causes Windows Azure Connect endpoints to fail to deploy on Windows Azure Roles built using the Windows Azure SDK 1.4 refresh. If you downloaded and installed the Windows Azure SDK...

The Code Quick Start: Capturing diagnostics in your Windows Azure application topic now available on MSDN shows you how to add Windows Azure diagnostics capabilities to your Windows Azure application. You'll also find: information about how to include...

The flexibility of SQL Azure database allows you to work with a myriad of applications from familiar Microsoft products to other programming languages such including PHP and Java . MSDN has written an article on some of the consideration guidelines that...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] The flexibility of SQL Azure database allows you to work with a myriad of applications from familiar Microsoft products to other programming languages such including PHP and Java . MSDN has written...

To help loved ones connect and share vital location and contact information following the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Digital Office Japan has created a new emergency contact application called J!ResQ (J Rescue). Built on Windows Azure ...

NewsGator was founded in 2004 to realize the potential of RSS (Really Simple Syndication) to transform the way people consume information. NewsGator's Social Sites for Microsoft SharePoint 2010 provides paid users across the globe with an integrated...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] Just like SQL Server, SQL Azure fully supports local transactions. TechNet has released an interesting wiki article more about how SQL Azure handles transactions, as well as describing some of the...

Just like SQL Server, SQL Azure fully supports local transactions. TechNet has released an interesting wiki article more about how SQL Azure handles transactions, as well as describing some of the basics. I would suggest taking a look, just to get more...

After assessing cloud computing offerings from Amazon Web Services and Google Apps Engine, online performance marketing firm LinkShare announced today that it is using the Windows Azure platform for development of LinkShare Lightning. LinkShare ...

Yet another great MIX event happened last week on April 12-14 and it was a fantastic opportunity to have personal conversations with web developers about how they're using Microsoft development tools and the Windows Azure platform. For me, MIX was also...

We have recently published content on the following new operations in the Windows Azure Service Management REST API: Update Affinity Group Create Affinity Group Delete Affinity Group List Subscription Operations With these...

The April 2011 update of the Windows Azure Platform Training Kit is now available for download . This version has been updated to the Windows Azure SDK 1.4 and Visual Studio 2010 SP1. It also includes new and updated hands-on labs (HOLs) and a demo...

We identified an issue with the Windows Azure SDK 1.4 refresh that causes Windows Azure Connect endpoints to fail to deploy on Windows Azure Roles built using the Windows Azure SDK 1.4 refresh. If you downloaded and installed the Windows Azure SDK...

The Code Quick Start: Capturing diagnostics in your Windows Azure application topic now available on MSDN shows you how to add Windows Azure diagnostics capabilities to your Windows Azure application. You'll also find: information about how to include...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] The flexibility of SQL Azure database allows you to work with a myriad of applications from familiar Microsoft products to other programming languages such including PHP and Java . MSDN has written...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] Just like SQL Server, SQL Azure fully supports local transactions. TechNet has released an interesting wiki article more about how SQL Azure handles transactions, as well as describing some of the...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] Lynn Langit, a Senior Developer Evangelist, has developed a comprehensive video presentation on migration to SQL Azure. This presentation includes demos using the following tools: SQL Azure Migration...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] Two weeks ago, we talked about an update to SQL Azure Data Sync . One of the topics surrounding Data Sync that comes up often amongst developers is synchronizing SQL Server to SQL Azure. TechNet...

Last week the Windows Azure SDK 1.4.1 refresh was released. This refresh adds support for Web Deploy to the Visual Studio tools for Windows Azure . If you'd like to know more about how the Web Deployment feature works, then check out the new Channel...

As announced this week on the Interoperability @ Microsoft blog, the April 2011 Community Technology Preview (CTP) of the Windows Azure Plugin for Eclipse with Java is now available. The plugin builds on top of the Windows Azure Starter Kit for Java...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] As part of the Real World SQL Azure series, we talked to John Dennehy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at HRLocker, about using Microsoft SQL Azure for the company's cloud-based human resources...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] As part of the Real World SQL Azure series, we talked to Robert Johnston, Founder and Vice President of Paladin Data Systems, about moving to SQL Azure to easily and cost-effectively serve both larger...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] As part of the Real World SQL Azure series, we talked to Gregory Kim, Chief Technology Officer at Accumulus, about using SQL Azure to extend its subscription management service with rich business intelligence...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] Real World SQL Azure: Interview with Alexandru Lapusan, Chief Executive Officer at Zitec As part of the Real World SQL Azure series, we talked to Alexandru Lapusan, Chief Executive Officer at Zitec...

Scott Morehouse was involved in the early development of GIS (geographic information system) in the Harvard Graphics Lab and is now director of software development for Esri . He was responsible for the initial design and architecture of Esri's ARC...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] This week I decided to take on an interesting challenge and see what commonly available applications I could get running on SQL Azure and the Windows Azure platform. I remembered a while ago that...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] On Wednesday March 9th, I had the opportunity to talk at Cloud Connect about cloud computing, the Windows Azure platform - and I also took some time to talk about what the public cloud is along with...

After assessing cloud computing offerings from Amazon Web Services and Google Apps Engine, online performance marketing firm LinkShare announced today that it is using the Windows Azure platform for development of LinkShare Lightning. LinkShare ...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] Yet another great MIX event happened last week on April 12-14 and it was a fantastic opportunity to have personal conversations with web developers about how they're using Microsoft development tools...

We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Windows Azure SDK 1.4 refresh. Available for download here , this refresh enables web developers to increase their development productivity by simplifying the iterative development process of...

*UPDATE: We are happy to announce that the Windows Azure SDK refresh is now available. Please read this post for more information about the Windows Azure SDK refresh. We found an issue during final testing of the Windows Azure SDK refresh. We hope to...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] We have always sought feedback from the community for various aspects of our services, ranging from product feature requests, input through forums and comments through social media and blogs. Today...

Today at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas, Microsoft announced it will support the development of a partner ecosystem to help media and entertainment companies take advantage of the cloud. The ecosystem will enable...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] Today, at the MIX 2011 keynote, Scott Guthrie will be announcing the first release of Windows Azure AppFabric Caching service and a release of a new version of the Access Control service. ( Press Release...

Microsoft created the Imagine Cup nine years ago with the idea that students can and will change the world. This worldwide competition brings together the best and brightest technology students from more than 100 countries to apply their creativity...

We're excited to share with you that the Windows Azure platform is at the center of an announcement today by Microsoft and Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC). The two companies have formed a strategic partnership to build a global platform for TMC's next-generation...

If you plan to attend MIX11 , next week in Las Vegas, NV don't miss these sessions to learn how the Windows Azure platform and ASP.NET CMS providers can enable you to build highly scalable, rich and compelling web experiences quickly and seamlessly...