Microsoft DevRadio: (Part 1) Using Windows Azure to Build Back-End Services for Windows 8 Apps

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Abstract:
Peter Laudati and Brian Hitney welcome fellow Developer Evangelist, Andrew Duthie to the show as they kick off their series on how to build back-end services  for their Windows 8 apps using Windows Azure. Tune in for part 1 as Andrew gives an overview of the series and introduces some potential techniques you could incorporate as you build your back-end services.

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Blogs:

• Brian Hitney’s blog
• Peter Laudati’s blog
• Andrew Duthie’s Blog

Videos:

• Microsoft DevRadio: How to Get Started with Windows Azure
• Microsoft DevRadio: (Part 1) What is Windows Azure Web Sites?
• Microsoft DevRadio: (Part 2) Windows Azure Web Sites Explained

• Microsoft DevRadio: How to Integrate TFS Projects with Windows Azure Web Sites

Virtual Labs:

• MSDN Virtual Labs: Windows Azure