Developing Applications For Sql Azure

Microsoft Professional Advisory Services is a support option that provides short-term, proactive, consultative support beyond break-fix product maintenance needs. This includes working with the same technician for assistance with issues like product migration, code review, or new program development and is a remote, phone-based support option. This service is typically used for shorter engagements, and is designed for developers and IT professionals who do not require the traditional onsite consulting or sustained account management services that are available from other Microsoft support options.

For additional information on Microsoft Advisory Services, including on how to engage, refer to this Microsoft web page:

http://support.microsoft.com/gp/AdvisoryService (http://support.microsoft.com/gp/AdvisoryService)

Microsoft advisory services can provide assistance for customers developing solutions against SQL Azure. Examples include:

1. Review of existing applications and offer suggestions for migration including technologies that are supported with SQL Azure
2. Assistance with developing data sync applications to sync your databases between on-premise SQL and SQL Azure. 

Below is a list of self-help resources or this scenario. These resources may also be used by Microsoft Support Engineers during an Advisory Services engagement.

Development Considerations in SQL Azure (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee730903(v=MSDN.10).aspx )

Development: How-to Topics (SQL Azure Database) (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee621787(v=MSDN.10).aspx)

Windows Azure Platform Training Kit (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=413E88F8-5966-4A83-B309-53B7B77EDF78&displaylang=en)

Developing Applications and Databases for Windows Azure and SQL Azure (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/rampup/ee832799.aspx )

Microsoft SQL Azure Data Sync (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsazure/sqlazure/datasync/ )

SQL Azure Data Sync Developer Quick Start (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsazure/developers/sqlazure/datasync/)

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