Cloud Computing

“If I ruled the world”, says David Chappell, “I would make the phrase ‘private cloud’ illegal”. In conversation with David Gristwood, David Chappell, during his recent world tour, discusses Windows Azure, its importance and role in the partner ecosystem, and other cloud players, such as Google,…

Anand Iyer speaks with Dan Merritts from startup Eduify about the criteria used to choose a cloud computing provider and why they ultimately chose Windows Azure.  See a demo of their product and hear how well Azure is meeting Eduify's expectations. Being a startup, Eduify was keen on…

Companies need infrastructure to integrate services for internal enterprise systems, services running at business partners, and systems accessible on the public Internet. And companies need be able to start small and scale rapidly. Joe Shirey talks to Clemens Vasters, senior program manager…

This brief video gives an introduction to .NET Services. We'll explore its components, what they do and what value they provide. Suggested Additional Content What is Windows Azure?  Related Hands on Labs Introduction to the .NET Service Bus Azure Learning Center…

21 year Microsoft veteran and Software Architect George Moore is involved in defining and implementing an effective strategy for taking Windows Azure from technology preview to enterprise business ready. Specifically, George is responsible for all integration of all Azure services…

Everything that you read these days seems to suggest that you should be moving to the cloud. But where do you start? Which applications and services should you be moving? How do you build the bridge between on-premises and the cloud? And more importantly, what should you be looking out for along…

A (very) short video with Ethan Jackson on BAM. BAM is a new approach to developing cloud applications through modeling, code synthesis, and simulation. With BAM you design applications that work in a dynamic environment with fluctuating resources. You can also check out a …

The ongoing economy unraveling is the defining moment of our time. Many professional developers are fearful for their livelihood, as employers and customers cut and slash development plans, and as economic activity grinds to a halt. But not everywhere. In centers of technical excellence and…

Just what is Windows Azure?  Join me in this brief video for an introduction to Windows Azure.  We'll explore its components, the key features, and discuss why you should care. Suggested Additional Content Windows Azure Storage Overview  Related Videos How Do I: Get…

A key component of any cloud computing offering is durable storage.  Windows Azure provides 3 forms of durable storage: tables, blobs, and queues.  Join me as we explore the highlights of these 3 important implementations. Related Videos How Do I: Store Blobs in Windows Azure…