Programming Microsoft's Clouds: Windows Azure and Office 365 - Softcover

Rizzo, Thomas; Van Otegem, Michiel; Tejada, Zoiner; Bin Rais, Razi; Bishop, Darrin; Durzi, George; Mann, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118076567 ISBN 13: 9781118076569

Publisher: Wrox, 2012

Synopsis

A detailed look at a diverse set of Cloud topics, particularly Azure and Office 365

More and more companies are realizing the power and potential of Cloud computing as a viable way to save energy and money. This valuable book offers an in-depth look at a wide range of Cloud topics unlike any other book on the market. Examining how Cloud services allows users to pay as they go for exactly what they use, this guide explains how companies can easily scale their Cloud use up and down to fit their business requirements. After an introduction to Cloud computing, you'll discover how to prepare your environment for the Cloud and learn all about Office 365 and Azure.

• Examines a diverse range of Cloud topics, with special emphasis placed on how Cloud computing can save businesses energy and money
• Shows you how to prepare your environment for the Cloud
• Addresses Office 365, including infrastructure services, SharePoint 2010 online, SharePoint online development, Exchange online development, and Lync online development
• Discusses working with Azure, including setting it up, leveraging Blob storage, building Azure applications, programming, and debugging
• Offers advice for deciding when to use Azure and when to use Office 365 and looks at hybrid solutions between Azure and Office 365

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From the Back Cover

Tap into the power and potential of Microsoft's cloud technologies

As more and more companies turn to the cloud to cut IT costs and boost productivity, developers are left scrambling to get up to speed on this web-based service. Now you can discover what all the buzz is about. This guide explains how to prepare your environment for the cloud. It uncovers the ins and outs of Microsoft Office 365 and Windows Azure so you can easily scale your cloud to fit your business requirements. You'll be up and running in no time, providing immediate access to business-critical information.

Programming Microsoft's Clouds: Windows Azure and Office 365:

• Unveils Office 365, including infrastructure services, SharePoint 2010 online, SharePoint online development, and Exchange online development

• Discusses setting up Windows Azure, building Azure applications, programming, and debugging

• Covers how to get the most out of Lync development

• Shows how to leverage Blob storage to provide the backbone of your applications

• Explores the AppFabric Service Bus, Access Control Services, and Connect fundamentals

• Offers advice for deciding when to use Windows Azure or Office 365 and looks at hybrid solutions

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About the Author

Thomas Rizzo is a Senior Director in the Office 365 team at Microsoft. Previously, he was the senior director on the SharePoint team and the SQL Server team.

Razi bin Rais is Microsoft SharePoint Services MVP, MCPD SharePoint 2010 Developer, and MCITP SharePoint Administrator 2010.

Michiel van Otegem is Senior Software Architect at Sogeti Netherlands.

Darrin Bishop is a speaker, author, and developer focusing on SharePoint since the release of SharePoint Portal Server 2001.

George Durzi is a principal consultant at Clarity Consulting, working with clients to implement solutions based on Microsoft tools and technologies.

Zoiner Tejada is the President and chief problem solver at TejadaNET, providing strategic guidance to enterprises and startups leveraging cutting-edge Microsoft technologies.

David Mann is a cofounder of Aptillon, a leading SharePoint-focused consulting company, and a five-time SharePoint MVP.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wrox
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1118076567
• ISBN 13: 9781118076569
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 600