We have recently updated and reorganized content in Managing Certificates in Windows Azure to make it easier to find help on certificates. The most significant change is the addition of two new topics on using SSL certificates: How to Obtain...

[This article was contributed by the AppFabric team.] To make an activity's display name readonly, it isn't enough to use the ReadOnlyAttribute on the DisplayName. In order to do this, create a custom PropertyValueEditor that displays a string in a text...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] This walkthrough demonstrates how easy it is to extend, share, and integrate SQL Azure data with Microsoft applications via an OData service. The video starts by reviewing the benefits of using...

This walkthrough demonstrates how easy it is to extend, share, and integrate SQL Azure data with Microsoft applications via an OData service. The video starts by reviewing the benefits of using SQL Azure, then goes on to show you how to enable cloud...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] David Chappell recently completed a whitepaper on OData that I encourage you to take a look at. You can view it here , or download a PDF version. David does an outstanding job providing an overview...

Calling all US developers: Don’t miss a chance to earn $250 USD with this exclusive offer from Microsoft Platform Ready . To participate, take a screenshot of the Test Tab in Microsoft Platform Ready indicating that your Windows Azure application...

Hi! I’m Jovana, and I’m currently interning on the DataMarket team. I come from sunny Western Australia, where I’ve almost finished a degree in Computer Science and Mechatronics Engineering. When I came here I noticed that there wasn’t...

David Chappell recently completed a whitepaper on OData that I encourage you to take a look at. You can view it here , or download a PDF version. David does an outstanding job providing an overview of OData, the problems it solves, practical usage...

As part of the Real World Windows Azure series, we talked to Dano DeBroux, Director of Disruptive Business Technologies with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) about using Windows Azure for its open and innovative framework proof-of-concept solution...

Cihan Biyikoglu, Senior Program Manager of SQL Azure, has posted information on the Microsoft SQL Azure Federations Product Evaluation Program. Nominations for the Microsoft SQL Azure Federations Product Evaluation Program are now open. To learn more...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] Cihan Biyikoglu, Senior Program Manager of SQL Azure, has posted information on the Microsoft SQL Azure Federations Product Evaluation Program. Nominations for the Microsoft SQL Azure Federations Product...

[This article was contributed by the AppFabric team.] Today, the Service Bus team is happy to announce a couple of initiatives to make it even easier to get started learning and using the Service Bus: the AppFabric Service Bus NuGet Package and the...

CA Technologies recently announced that its industry-leading CA ARCserve Backup and Recovery technology will be available to customers as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering based on the Windows Azure platform. The new Windows Azure-based solution...

[This article was contributed by the AppFabric team.] In the May CTP of Service Bus, we’ve added a brand-new set of cloud-based, message-oriented-middleware technologies including reliable message queuing and durable publish/subscribe messaging...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] TechEd wound to a close last Friday. Our engineering leaders put together some great demos and presentations that help developers take advantage of cloud data with SQL Azure, as well as preview what’s...

We have recently updated and reorganized content in Managing Certificates in Windows Azure to make it easier to find help on certificates. The most significant change is the addition of two new topics on using SSL certificates: How to Obtain...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] This walkthrough demonstrates how easy it is to extend, share, and integrate SQL Azure data with Microsoft applications via an OData service. The video starts by reviewing the benefits of using...

Windows Azure Traffic Manager is a new feature that allows customers to load balance traffic to multiple hosted services. Developers can choose from three load balancing methods: Performance, Failover, or Round Robin. To learn more about this new...

The Windows Azure team would like to hear your ideas and suggestions for documentation content. Please let us know what you think by clicking here and voting on the topics for which you would like us to create content. If you don't see a topic, please...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] We’ve prepared a new how-to video which talks about basic architectural considerations when developing on SQL Azure. This walkthrough provides an overview that you can use to establish best...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] We’ve created a new readiness video that introduces some of the features of SQL Azure Reporting and demonstrates the use of advanced analytical tools, such as using SQL Azure data with Excel...

The Apache Hadoop project develops open-source software for reliable, scalable, distributed computing. If you’re looking for guidance on deploying a Hadoop cluster on Windows Azure , then be sure to check out the latest blog post, “Hadoop...

We’re introducing a new section in the Windows Azure technical library called Real World Windows Azure Guidance , which features articles written by MVPs and other members of the community. The articles provide useful information based on real...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] Selcin Turkarslan has written an in-depth TechNet wiki article about connection security considerations when using SQL Azure. The article is primarily concerned with writing secure connection strings...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] This walkthrough discusses how businesses can take business intelligence to the cloud with SQL Azure. The video covers the benefits of SQL Azure—including the ability to establish business intelligence...

Don’t miss these FREE upcoming Academy Live sessions to learn more about partner solutions that can help you build and monetize your applications and keep your website secure on the Windows Azure platform. Click on each title to learn more...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] Real World SQL Azure: Interview with Kai Boo Lee, Business Development Director, aZaaS As part of the Real World SQL Azure series, we recently talked to Kai Boo Lee, Business Development Director...

ISV’s considering building SaaS apps on Windows Azure should check out the Windows Azure ISV Business Economics Package . Included in this package are case studies, reports, and white papers to help you understand estimated costs, analyst projections...

We’re introducing a new section in the Windows Azure technical library called Real World Windows Azure Guidance , which features articles written by MVPs and other members of the community. The articles provide useful information based on real...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] David Chappell recently completed a whitepaper on OData that I encourage you to take a look at. You can view it here , or download a PDF version. David does an outstanding job providing an overview...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] Cihan Biyikoglu, Senior Program Manager of SQL Azure, has posted information on the Microsoft SQL Azure Federations Product Evaluation Program. Nominations for the Microsoft SQL Azure Federations Product...

[This article was contributed by the AppFabric team.] Today, the Service Bus team is happy to announce a couple of initiatives to make it even easier to get started learning and using the Service Bus: the AppFabric Service Bus NuGet Package and the...

CA Technologies recently announced that its industry-leading CA ARCserve Backup and Recovery technology will be available to customers as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering based on the Windows Azure platform. The new Windows Azure-based solution...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] TechEd wound to a close last Friday. Our engineering leaders put together some great demos and presentations that help developers take advantage of cloud data with SQL Azure, as well as preview what’s...

The Windows Azure platform gives you the flexibility to pick services and offers based on your business needs. To help you select the right Windows Azure platform offer and estimate your monthly costs, we’ve just launched a new pricing calculator...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] Norm Judah, Chief Technology Officer for Microsoft Services, presented a Foundational Session at TechEd detailing examples of what is possible in the cloud this past week. The session covered four...

[This article was contributed by the AppFabric team.] Last week at the TechEd North America conference we made some exciting announcements regarding the Windows Azure AppFabric May CTP and the upcoming June CTP . Following are several resource that...

[This article was contributed by the AppFabric team.] As a fraud prevention measure, we have recently implemented a verification process for newly purchased Windows Azure platform accounts. When a new customer first logs on to the Windows Azure platform...

Today, Ortsbo.com and celebrity spokesperson Gene Simmons will present KISS Live & Global , an online multi-language global chat event powered by the Windows Azure platform. Showcasing the power of cloud computing, the event will feature a live...

[This article was contributed by the SQL Azure team.] Quentin Clark, Vice President for SQL Server, delivered a session after the TechEd keynote yesterday about the future of SQL Server for data and BI and moving towards the cloud in the upcoming “Denali”...