A guide to manually enable PHP 5.5 on Windows Azure Web Sites using remote shell access and the KuduExec tool.
A guide to free trials, APIs, and SDKs for learning cloud development on major platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
A technical guide on installing and configuring Redis 2.6 on a CentOS Linux server hosted in Microsoft Azure.
A technical guide on provisioning a CentOS 6.3 Linux virtual machine on Microsoft Azure, preparing for a Redis 2.6 installation.
Announcing the free, global Windows Azure Bootcamp on April 27, 2013, offering hands-on development training in over 50 locations.
A guide to integrating unit test execution into the deployment process for applications hosted on Windows Azure Web Sites, using PHP and PHPUnit as an example.
A technical guide on deploying JetBrains YouTrack issue tracker on a Windows Azure virtual machine, covering setup, configuration, and firewall rules.
A technical guide to resizing a Windows Azure virtual disk without downloading/uploading, by manipulating the VHD file format directly in blob storage.
A guide on using Windows Azure PowerShell cmdlets within Visual Studio's NuGet Package Manager Console to manage cloud resources.
A guide on integrating Windows Azure CLI tools into PhpStorm to manage Azure resources like websites and databases directly from the IDE.
A technical guide on setting up an Apache Cassandra database cluster on a CentOS virtual machine within the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
A developer troubleshoots a .NET 4.0 issue on Azure VMs where HttpUtility methods fail during Application_Start, highlighting the need for sysadmin-level maintenance.
Explains how to configure IIS settings and override parameters in Windows Azure Web Sites to run a PHP WebDAV server.
Discusses the maturity of cloud platforms like Azure and AWS, urging businesses to adopt Tier 1 public clouds for true cloud benefits.
Guide on using GitHub for Windows to deploy ASP.NET or PHP source code to Windows Azure Websites via Git, simplifying the process without command-line.
A summary of the AZUG Windows Azure Saturday hackathon event, including the format, registration system, and innovative applications developed by participants.
Discusses how cloud platforms like Windows Azure are democratizing IT, enabling rapid, scalable application development for startups and large organizations alike.
Using StructureMap dependency injection profiles to easily switch between cloud (Azure) and on-premise implementations for storage and services.
A guide on using a custom NuGetRole to deploy applications to Windows Azure from a NuGet package feed instead of source control.
A developer shares their journey learning Windows Azure, highlighting challenges in migrating applications to the cloud and the need for better architectural practices.
