Why Front Runner for Windows Azure Platform
When you join the Front Runner program, you can access one-on-one technical support
by phone or e-mail from our developer experts, who can help get your applications
in the cloud. Once your application is compatible, you'll get a range of marketing
benefits to help you let your customers know that you're a Front Runner.
Technical Benefits
- Access aggregated technical resources all in one place.
- Get one-on-one application support from development experts.
Marketing Benefits
- Show your Front Runner stamp on all your marketing materials.
- Help with Microsoft solution profile that can connect you
to millions of potential customers.
- Customizable PR template to maximize your customer outreach.
Additional Benefits for MPN Members
- Ready-to-go marketing campaign: Enjoy US$1000 discount on
campaign costs.
Why Windows Azure Platform
The Windows
Azure platform offers a flexible, familiar environment for developers to
create cloud applications and services. With Windows Azure, you can shorten your
time to market and adapt as demand for your service grows.
Windows Azure offers a platform that is easily implemented alongside your current
environment.
- Windows Azure: operating system as a service
- Microsoft SQL Azure: fully relational database in the cloud
- Windows Azure platform AppFabric: makes it simpler to connect cloud and on-premises
applications
- SQL Azure, which is included in Windows Azure platform, provides you a familiar
relational database in the cloud with pay as you grow scale and rely on business
ready SLA.
Get More Value
- Access technical experts one-on-one
- Receive marketing support
Windows Azure helps 3M customers take advantage of complex algorithms that encapsulate
30 years of research and get simple, powerful results from their browser, almost
instantly.
Terry Collier
Marketing Manager
3M
Resources
- Learn about SQL Azure here.
- Learn about AppFabric here.
- Learn about Windows Azure here.
- Calculate Windows Azure TCO and ROI here.
- Create a Windows Azure application here.
- Learn more about SQL Azure developer features
here.
- Vote for new content and features for SQL Azure
here.