Programming Microsoft’s Clouds (E-Book) von Thomas Rizzo

Introduction xxv

Part I An Introduction to Microsoft's Cloud

Chapter 1 Welcome to the Cloud 3

Chapter 2 Getting Your Environment Ready for Office 365 19

Part II Office 365

Chapter 3 Office 365 Identity Services 71

Chapter 4 Introducing SharePoint Online 85

Part III Developing Office 365

Chapter 5 SharePoint Online Development 101

Chapter 6 Exchange Online Development 209

Chapter 7 Lync Online Development 239

Part IV Working with Azure

Chapter 8 Setting Up Azure 263

Chapter 9 Identity in Azure 301

Chapter 10 Leveraging Blob Storage 347

Part V Programming Azure

Chapter 11 SQL Azure 383

Chapter 12 An Azure Datamarket Overview 425

Chapter 13 Service Bus 449

Chapter 14 AppFabric: Access Control Service 481

Chapter 15 Azure Connect 509

Chapter 16 Azure Diagnostics and Debugging 531

Chapter 17 When to Use Azure Versus Office 365 543

Index 549

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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Thomas Rizzois 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 Raisis Microsoft SharePoint Services MVP, MCPD SharePoint 2010 Developer, and MCITP SharePoint Administrator 2010.

Michiel van Otegemis Senior Software Architect at Sogeti Netherlands.

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

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

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

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