Free Windows Azure eBook + Free Windows Azure Account + Step-By-Step Getting Started

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We are happy to announce a new free ebook – Introducing Windows Azure for IT Professionals by Mitch Tulloch with the Windows Azure Team!  As you go through the book you will want to play with Windows Azure.  You can get a free account from http://aka.ms/IaaS.  Also, if you want step-by-step instructions on how to get started with Windows Azure Infrastructure see: Build Your First FREE Cloud Server and Infrastructure Step-By-Step

Whether you’re new to the Windows Azure platform or are already using it in your business, this book has something that should interest you. Most Windows Azure services are described in some detail, with screenshots used to demonstrate some of the multitude of capabilities of the platform. And for the experienced we have lots of under-the-hood insights and expert tips written by Microsoft insiders who develop, test, and use the Windows Azure platform.

DOWNLOADS

Download the PDF here

Find Companion Content here

Download the Mobi file for Kindle here

Download the ePub file here

Step-By-Step

1. Download using links above

1. Setup Accounts and build your first FREE server http://aka.ms/az-easy

1. Start Building your Online Infrastructure  http://aka.ms/azRocks

1. Checkout additional Step-By-Step posts http://aka.ms/StepByStep