• Title Introducing Windows Azure for IT Professionals
• Author(s) Mitch Tulloch
• Publisher: Microsoft Press; 1st edition (November 24, 2013)
• Paperback: 148 pages
• eBook: PDF (142 pages)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10/ASIN: 0735682887
• ISBN-13: 978-0735682887
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Book Description

Get a head start evaluating Microsoft Azure - with technical insights from a Microsoft MVP Mitch Tulloch. This guide introduces the latest features and capabilities, with scenario-based advice on how the platform can meet the needs of your business. Get the high-level overview you need to begin preparing your deployment now.

This guide introduces the latest features and capabilities, with scenario-based advice on how the platform can meet the needs of your business. You can get the high-level overview you need to begin preparing your deployment now.

• Understanding Windows Azure
• Windows Azure Compute Services
• Windows Azure Network Services
• Windows Azure Data Services
• Windows Azure App Services
• Getting Started with Windows Azure

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• Microsoft Windows .NET Programming
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