Windows Azure Step by Step by Roberto Brunetti

Teach yourself how to build and host scalable applications in the cloud using Windows Azure—one step at a time. Ideal for those with basic programming skills, this tutorial provides practical, learn-by-doing exercises for working with the core services and features of the Windows Azure platform. Discover how to:

Extend your existing skills to the cloud development model
Build a simple web role application and deploy it to the cloud
Create a worker role project to perform backend processes
Store persistent data with Windows Azure Storage
Develop a scalable database application in the cloud using Microsoft SQL Azure
Connect several cloud-based applications with Windows Azure AppFabric
Design a multitiered solution that can scale to meet user demand