.jpg) | Getting Started with Windows Azure |
Windows Azure is the development, hosting, and management environment of the Azure Services Platform that enables you to run applications at Internet scale while leveraging the skills and tools you use today. Windows Azure Tools for Microsoft Visual Studio extends Visual Studio to enable you to create, build, debug, run, and package scalable services on Windows Azure. 1. Get Visual Studio 2. Get the SDK and Tools 3. Learn About the SDK and Tools | | .jpg) | Getting Started with Live Framework |
The Live Framework is the uniform way for programming Live Services from a variety of platforms, programming languages, applications, and devices. With the Live Framework, you can easily build and deploy applications in the cloud that sync across multiple devices. 1. Request Access to the Live Framework CTP
Access to the Live Framework Community Technical Preview (CTP) is limited, so you may need to wait for approval. Sign up at Microsoft Connect. In the Nomination Survey, please specify your interest in Live Services in question 6. 2. Download the Latest Tools and SDK
The Live Framework Tools extend Visual Studio to simplify end-to-end development and creation of Mesh-enabled Web applications. You can create, build, run, debug, and package these applications for the Live Desktop. 3. Try the Live Framework Tools Walkthrough
This step-by-step walkthrough will guide you through using the Live Framework Tools to create, build, deploy, and debug a simple DHTML and Silverlight Mesh-enabled Web application. 4. Learn About the Live Framework
Learn more and understand the benefits of programming Live Services with the Live Framework. |