Programming Microsoft's Clouds: Windows Azure and Office 365

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Tap into the power and potential of Microsofts cloud technologiesAs 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. Youll be up and running in no time, providing immediate access to business-critical information.Programming Microsofts Clouds: Windows Azure and Office 365:Unveils Office 365, including infrastructure services, SharePoint 2010 online, SharePoint online development, and Exchange online developmentDiscusses setting up Windows Azure, building Azure applications, programming, and debuggingCovers how to get the most out of Lync developmentShows how to leverage Blob storage to provide the backbone of your applicationsExplores the AppFabric Service Bus, Access Control Services, and Connect fundamentalsOffers advice for deciding when to use Windows Azure or Office 365 and looks at hybrid solutionsWrox Expert books present the wisdom accumulated by an experienced author team that is recognized as experts by the programming community. These experts challenge professional developers to examine their current practices in pursuit of better results.