US DPE Azure Connection
We are Technology Evangelists from Microsoft's US Developer & Platform Evangelism (DPE) team focused on Windows Azure and cloud computing. US DPE Azure Connection is where you can keep up with all of our cloud-related blog posts. You can also find
This is an older series of blog posts by Gregg Boer, Principal Program Manager for the TFS project...
Date: 03/06/2015
So years and years ago I helped a buddy, Danilo Casino, start an event called Dog Food Con. The...
Date: 08/20/2014
I’m excited to announce the latest ALM Lunch event from Polaris Solutions. As you can tell from my...
Date: 07/10/2014
The Scaled Agile Framework, pronounced “SAFe”, is a framework for implementing lean and agile...
Date: 01/17/2014
Another amazing year for the St. Louis Day of .NET. We set a new attendance record this weekend with...
Date: 11/18/2013
I wanted to shine a spotlight on one of our local development studios this week and share some of...
Date: 08/28/2013
I just stumbled upon an industry report by Cloud Spectator (www.cloudspectator.com). They ran a test...
Date: 08/19/2013
While working on my latest Windows Store application, I found that I needed a better mental model of...
Date: 08/14/2013
For many years, I’ve hosted my blog on Orcsweb. I moved there about 5 years ago or so, after...
Date: 08/07/2013
I’ve written a lot of apps (and have used a lot of apps) so one thing I’m always on the lookout for...
Date: 08/06/2013
<warning>Just to be clear up front, this isn’t some rant about how I was offended at some...
Date: 08/02/2013
A bit overdue, but I just realized I never really announced the APIMASH project we’ve been working...
Date: 07/31/2013
In the last post, we looked at ways to separate content using different pieces of Windows Azure for...
Date: 07/29/2013
One of the great advantages of having a green field cloud-based infrastructure is being able tailor...
Date: 07/24/2013
One of the most frequent questions/concerns I’m seeing in community is: what application...
Date: 07/12/2013
This post details features used by Earthquake Explorer, a Windows 8 app that displays earthquake...
Date: 07/09/2013
Microsoft DevRadio: (Part 2) APIMASH – Earthquake and Messier Sky Object API Starter Kit for Windows Store Apps
My latest DevRadio episode has been published – here are the details! Abstract: In today’s episode...
Date: 06/19/2013
This post details features used by Earthquake Explorer, a Windows 8 app that displays earthquake...
Date: 06/17/2013
Microsoft DevRadio: (Part 7) Using Windows Azure to Build Back-End Services for Windows 8 Apps – Authentication Tips and Tricks
At long last! Our final installment to the series – check it out! About this Video: Wrapping...
Date: 06/14/2013
This post details features used by Earthquake Explorer, a Windows 8 app that displays earthquake...
Date: 06/12/2013
I met with a medium sized ISV the other week. They make a software application for service...
Date: 06/06/2013
And the updates and news about Windows Azure keeps rolling in today. We are making tons of...
Date: 06/03/2013
Wow, some truly exciting announcements were made today. I will summarize them here, but once again,...
Date: 06/03/2013
Windows Azure has a load balancer that you can use for free. It is used mostly to load balance port...
Date: 05/31/2013
We have started a new Azure Cloud Challenge, in partnership with Code Project. It is already on...
Date: 05/30/2013
I just received this email from the Windows Azure team about some updates to the Windows Azure Guest...
Date: 05/29/2013
One of my biggest mantras is: “Write only the code that only you can write” What I mean is, if the...
Date: 05/28/2013
I’m really excited to be hosting a few events in the Microsoft Raleigh office focused on Windows 8...
Date: 05/23/2013
We like to play with our format for events from time to time, and this time we are looking at a...
Date: 05/21/2013
Abstract: Brian Hitney and Peter Laudati review and demo some of the latest updates and features...
Date: 05/20/2013
Go get it now! So what’s new? Web Sites – VS Tooling for diagnostics, management, and simplified...
Date: 05/20/2013
Microsoft DevRadio: (Part 6) Using Windows Azure to Build Back-End Services for Windows 8 Apps – Adding Authentication
Abstract: In Part 6 of of their “Using Windows Azure to Build Back-End Services for Windows 8 apps”...
Date: 05/08/2013
I started my time at Microsoft by giving a farewell talk at my old company. I wanted a way to pass...
Date: 04/22/2013
We’re coming up on the annual Code Camp here in Charlotte, and this year, we thought it would fun to...
Date: 04/17/2013
Today, Windows Azure Infrastructure Services (IaaS), including Virtual Machines and Virtual...
Date: 04/17/2013
Microsoft DevRadio: (Part 5) Using Windows Azure to Build Back-End Services for Windows 8 Apps – Adding Push Notifications
Abstract: In Part 5 of of their “Using Windows Azure to Build Back-End Services for Windows 8 apps”...
Date: 04/15/2013
The Windows Azure Boot Camps are still going strong. This year they are holding a global event, with...
Date: 04/08/2013
TechNet Radio: (Part 1) Infrastructure as a Service – Windows Azure Virtual Machines & What’s in it for You
Mike Hester just had me as a guest on his TechNet Radio show. Check it out. You can see in the video...
Date: 04/08/2013
Here is a new event tour around Windows Azure. For full information, go to...
Date: 04/08/2013
Microsoft DevRadio: (Part 4) Using Windows Azure to Build Back-End Services for Windows 8 Apps – Azure Mobile Services
Abstract: In Part 4 of of their “Using Windows Azure to Build Back-End Services for Windows 8 apps”...
Date: 04/08/2013
I have been focusing my career on the cloud for the past five years of so, and people reach out to...
Date: 04/01/2013
Microsoft DevRadio: (Part 3) Using Windows Azure to Build Back-End Services for Windows 8 Apps – ASP.NET Web API
Abstract: Back for part 3 in their series for “Using Windows Azure to Build Back-End Services for...
Date: 03/29/2013
Windows Azure Mobile Services is a service platform that is part of Windows Azure. The team focuses...
Date: 03/19/2013
I’ve gotten a few requests about how to do a mashup in Dark Skies … so, thought I’d do a blog post...
Date: 03/15/2013
The great thing about becoming a devices and services company is that we can now engineer in monthly...
Date: 03/11/2013
Let’s get this part out of the way. I am a big SimCity fan! SimCity 1 was the first boxed game...
Date: 03/08/2013
I'm extremely excited to announce the release of our official Android SDK for Windows Azure Mobile...
Date: 03/07/2013
Let’s see how long it takes Jim Christopher to jump in with a better PowerShell solution. :) I had a...
Date: 03/06/2013
Several weeks ago we launched a new hub for Windows Azure on Channel 9. This hub will serve as an...
Date: 02/28/2013
I'm excited to share the news that we have released a number of new iOS samples for Windows Azure...
Date: 02/25/2013