Getting Started with Windows Azure – some up to date DIY links
At a macro level you get a view of Windows Azure in an introductory poster titled “What is Windows Azure?” and this descriptive blog post Overview of the Windows Azure Platform.
There are a number of training formats from hands-on to step by step learning
Read
- 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud
- Windows Azure Learning Plans
- Windows Azure Reference Architecture
- ebooks and posters. Also see the E-Book Gallery for Microsoft Technologies
- DevOps Blog Series: Kicking the tires
Watch
- DevRadio - Pratical Windows Azure Video series
- Cloud Cover - Keep up to date with this Video series
- Events: e.g. Learn Windows Azure events in June 2012 and the Build 2013 and TechEd 2013 Events
Practice
Certify
- Learning through Certification - Learning Plan for Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications (Exam 70-583)
- Windows Azure training - from the official Windows Azure training site (an abundance of on-demand web sites, certification links, courses etc.)
Other ways to get involved:
- Bootcamp and other scheduled events e.g. Webinars and Webcasts
- Sydney Instructor led training
- Azure Deployment Planning services (e.g. www.artisgroup.com.au)
- User Groups: Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Perth Auckland
- Windows Azure Australian Developer Community
- Azure Australia Twitter list