I’m In The Cloud – Now What?

There are some great resources available to guide a developer to create cloud applications.

See for example, these:

• For USA developers, no-cost phone and email support during and after the Windows Azure virtual boot camp with the Front Runner for Windows Azure program.
• For non-USA developers - sign up for Green Light https://www.isvappcompat.com/global

1. Learn how to put up a simple application on to Windows Azure
2. Take the Windows Azure virtual lab
3. View the series of Web seminars designed to quickly immerse you in the world of the Windows Azure Platform
4. Why Windows Azure - learn why Azure is a great cloud computing platform with these fun videos
5. Download the Windows Azure Platform Training Kit
6. PHP on Windows Azure

So your application is now in the cloud? Now what? How do you tell the world about your application? How do you connect with a market and selling channel?

Checkout these “market/sell” resources:

1. www.pinpoint.com  - this is a directory of sorts where you can get a profile of your company and your application professionally written, at no cost.
   1. Click here to start
   2. If you need help click here
2. Connect with channel and sales partners such as resellers, distributors that can help you reach a huge audience via the Channel Development Toolkit
   1. https://channeldev.msdev.com/

So you’re not only in the cloud, but you’re now connecting with customers and partners to help them help you be successful.