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.
Guide on connecting SharePoint 2010 to SQL Azure using BCS and Secure Store Service for cloud data integration.
Announcing the beta release of Windows Azure SDK for PHP v3.0.0, featuring a management API, improved logging, and DateTime object support.
A guide to manually deploying PHP applications to Windows Azure with a custom, lightweight setup, including creating package templates and configuration files.
Announcing new Windows Azure CDN features, including using hosted services as origin and HTTPS support for secure content delivery.
A guide to using PowerShell scripts to temporarily migrate on-premise applications to Windows Azure during traffic spikes and back again.
A guide to creating a custom Configuration Manager for Windows Azure apps to handle dynamic settings like connection strings.
An article on designing cost-effective applications for Windows Azure, focusing on the unique financial considerations of cloud computing.
Slide deck presentation on running PHP applications on the Windows and Azure platforms, from a tech conference session.
Explains how to use Windows Azure Diagnostics with PHP to collect and analyze logs, traces, and performance counters from cloud applications.
A guide to exposing an on-premise database to Azure applications securely using OData and the Azure AppFabric Service Bus.
A technical guide on using Windows Azure AppFabric Labs' Access Control Service for simplified, claims-based authentication across multiple identity providers.
A presentation at Linuxwochen Austria covering how to set up and run PHP for development on the Windows operating system.
A developer builds an FTP server bridge to access and manage Windows Azure Blob Storage, allowing file operations via standard FTP clients.
A presentation on developing and deploying PHP applications on Microsoft's Windows Azure cloud platform, including slides and sample code.
A PHP developer shares insights from porting WordPress to Microsoft Azure, covering the PHP SDK, SQL Azure, and challenges faced.
A developer's 2009 year-end review, highlighting top ASP.NET MVC and performance posts, open-source projects, and tech presentations.
A session recap on cloud computing basics and the Windows Azure Services Platform, covering components and architectural challenges.
