http://ecn.channel9.msdn.com/o9/previewImages/100/553260_100x75.jpg This screencast with Chris Bowen is a brief introduction to Windows Azure from the developer's perspective.  Based on a session given for the Northeast Roadshow ("Windows Azure - What, Why, and a Peek Under the Hood") this walks through the essentials of the Windows Azure platform and how to develop Windows Azure applications.Outline: Introduction [3:52] Roles [5:42] Instances [7:16] Development Overview [8:01] Getting the Tools, Web Platform Installer [9:57] Demo - First Windows Azure Application [14:44] Demo - The Cloud Service Project, Settings [16:43] Demo - Running the Windows Azure Application, Developer Fabric UI [19:38] Demo - Publishing & Deployment Options [21:26] A Look at the Hardware Behind Windows Azure [22:38] Windows Azure Architecture, Fabric, Fabric Controller [24:06] A Deployment Example [27:36] Storage Options [29:43] Windows Azure AppFabric [31:11] Pricing [33:30] Resources & Conclusion  Slides for this session, and other Northeast Roadshow sessions, can be found on the Code Gallery. en Sat, 25 May 2013 01:46:28 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 01:46:28 GMT Rev9