Windows® Azure™ Platform

December 1, 2010

Wes YanagaISV EvangelistMicrosoft, Developer & Platform Evangelism

Windows Azure Platform Action Plan and Resources

Windows® Azure™ Platform

Get Started Today

Get Connected with Key Microsoft Programs• Microsoft

Partner Network• Microsoft

Platform ready

Get Access to the Windows Azure Platform• Benefits for

MSDN Subscribers• Intro Special

Subscription

Get Ready to Develop and Market Your Apps• Technical

Enablement Resources• Sales

Enablement Resources

Windows® Azure™ Platform

Microsoft Partner Network

• First Step to a Strong Partnership with Microsoft• Partner Learning Center• Sales and Marketing Resources• Technical Resources including Software, Tech Support, etc.

Microsoft Partner Network

Windows® Azure™ Platform

Microsoft Platform Ready

• Support Software Companies to Adopt the Latest Microsoft Technologies

• Access to technical training and testing tools• Marketing toolkits and customizable templates for email,

letters and presentations

Microsoft Platform Ready

Windows® Azure™ Platform

Windows Azure Platform Access

Windows Azure Platform Benefits for MSDN Subscribers• Introductory benefits have

been extended to 16 months• Tutorial MSDN Azure Benefits

How To Part 1, Part 2, Part 3• Available for Ultimate,

Premium, and BizSpark

Intro Special Offer• Includes a base amount of

the Windows Azure Platform services

• No monthly commitment• Usage in excess of the

base amount is charged at normal rates

Cloud Essentials

Could Essentials Offer• Coming in January 2011

Windows® Azure™ Platform

Technical Enablement

Developer Training Kit

Cloud Cover Show on C9 Microsoft PDC10

Online Course on MSDN

Windows® Azure™ Platform

Sales and Marketing EnablementMPN / MPR

Windows Azure Marketplace

TCO Tool

Case Studies

Windows® Azure™ Platform

Summary

321Get Connected with Key Microsoft Programs

Microsoft Partner NetworkMicrosoft Platform Ready

Get Access to the Windows Azure Platform

Benefits for MSDN SubscribersIntro Special Subscription

Get Ready to Develop and Market Your Applications

Technical Enablement Resources

Sales Enablement Resources

Cloud platforms are here — Microsoft is placing a big bet with the Windows Azure platform

A new world is unfolding — Prepare to be part of it

Windows® Azure™ Platform

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We are committed to helping you win with Windows Azure Platform

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