The first thing needed is a Windows Azure Account, which is simply a Live ID. The easiest way to setup one of these is to navigate to http://www.live.com and click on the Sign Up button. If you have an existing account that you use to login it should display on this page also. Windows Live... Continue reading →

I had a concern about Windows OS being used for cloud computing. The instances in Windows Azure take a significant amount of time to boot up. In Amazon Web Services the Windows EC2 Instances also take a long time to boot up. Compared to Linux, Windows takes 2-4x longer to spool up in the cloud.... Continue reading →

NETDA I went to the last .NET Developers Association (NETDA) in Redmond this week. It was a decent meet, covering the Windows Phone 7. For the most part it was some basic material, but good to get out and make some connections on the east side. Seattle Android Users Group On Tuesday it was time... Continue reading →

A few weeks ago I published a comparison between hosting a Wordpress Blog in Windows Azure vs. Amazon Web Services (AWS). A major new feature at AWS has made the price shift even FURTHER into the Amazon’s Favor. The release of micro-instances now makes it even cheaper, even on a pay as you go setup.... Continue reading →

I’ve decided to go for it. I’m going to write a book and today is the day that marks the beginning of this journey. I’ve read up and asked for advice from writers that have undertaken the technical book effort before. John Papa, provided some great information in the past, and even wrote a new... Continue reading →