Windows Azure is a flexible cloud-computing (Internet-based computing) platform that allows you to shift your focus from managing and maintaining physical servers to solving business problems and addressing customer needs online. Without the upfront investment in an expensive infrastructure, you pay only for the services that you use. You can scale up when you need capacity, and pull back when you don’t. Microsoft handles all the updates and maintenance of the platform, with more than 99.9 percent uptime.
Take full advantage of the platform's powerful features by acquiring the right training. Explore the Windows Azure training and certification options offered by Microsoft Learning.
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Receive a 30-day free pass offer to use the Windows Azure platform. No purchase is required; just enter the following promotion code: MSL001. (Available only in the United States.)
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Whether you are just beginning to explore the benefits of Microsoft Certification, or you need to pass just one more exam to achieve a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification, the Second Shot offer (regular exam price plus 15 percent) allows you to retake a Microsoft IT professional, developer, or Microsoft Dynamics exam if you do not pass it on the first attempt.
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Career Factor: The reality showFollow the real-life struggles and successes of Neil, a Windows Azure developer from Dublin, Ireland, who wants to learn how to develop an application on Windows Azure and SQL Azure. Follow Neil and eight others as they work to start and improve their careers in the IT world.
A Learning Plan is a collection of training resources that are organized into an interactive path that focuses on your specific learning needs.
Created by Microsoft experts, Learning Plans save you time by organizing the most relevant training content into a self-guided path. Resources include online courses, instructor-led classes, books, articles, and more.
Microsoft Certification is one of the best ways to display your skills on a technology. Certification will help you demonstrate your understanding of features and will inspire confidence.
Make sure hiring managers and project leads notice you. By earning a Microsoft Certification on Microsoft Visual Studio and the Windows Azure platform, you help secure an industry-recognized validation of your technical knowledge and your ability to perform critical developer roles.
View upcoming certification exams:
Exam 70-583: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications (available in February 2011)
Classroom training is designed to help you build expertise by using world-class learning content. The authorized source for Microsoft training, Microsoft Learning Partners are uniquely positioned to help you develop expertise on the latest Microsoft technology through classroom training; online, instructor-led training; and facilitated, blended learning solutions.
View the class syllabus for the Microsoft Learning course on Windows Azure, and search for a Microsoft Learning Partner near you.
Course 50466A: Windows Azure Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (available late 2011)
If you want to learn more about Windows Azure platform but are short on time, try Microsoft Silverlight Learning Snacks. Learning Snacks are short, interactive presentations about popular topics that are created by Microsoft Learning experts. Each Snack is delivered by using innovative Microsoft Silverlight technology and includes various media, such as animations and recorded demos. At the end of each presentation, you can view more Snacks, learn more about the topic, or visit a related website.
Browse through Learning Snacks for Windows Azure (Training Catalog)
Note To view Learning Snacks, you need to install Microsoft Silverlight and enable pop-up windows.
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