Press Release
June 29, 2011
Windows Azure Step by Step--New from Microsoft Press
Sebastopol, CA—Teach yourself how to build and host scalable applications in the cloud using Windows Azure™—one step at a time. Ideal for those with basic programming skills, this tutorial provides practical, learn-by-doing exercises for working with the core services and features of the Windows Azure platform.
With Windows Azure Step by Step (Microsoft Press, $34.99 USD), you will discover how to:
- Extend your existing skills to the cloud development model
- Build a simple web role application and deploy it to the cloud
- Create a worker role project to perform backend processes
- Store persistent data with Windows Azure Storage
- Develop a scalable database application in the cloud using Microsoft SQL Azure
- Connect several cloud-based applications with Windows Azure AppFabric
- Design a multitiered solution that can scale to meet user demand
For a review copy or more information please email maryr@oreilly.com. Please include your delivery address and contact information.
About the Author
Roberto Brunetti is an experienced consultant, trainer, and author. He's a co-founder of DevLeap, a company focused on providing high-value content and consulting services to professional developers, and the founder of ThinkMobile, the largest Italian community for mobile development. He is a regular speaker at major conferences, and works closely with Microsoft Italy to put on events and build training courses. View Roberto Brunetti's full profile page.
Additional Resources
For more information about the book, including table of contents, author bios, and cover graphic, see: http://oreilly.com/catalog/0790145309099
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Windows Azure Step by Step
Publisher: Microsoft Press
By Roberto Brunetti
Print ISBN: 9780735649729
Ebook ISBN: 9780735649736
Pages: 344
Print Price: $34.99
Ebook Price: $27.99
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