Key things for technical learning are: access to the bits, access to training, creativity and a community to build things together.
Do you want start playing around with Azure?
1. Get the tokens: anyone who signs up at Connect will be granted Azure tokens.Go to http://www.microsoft.com/azure/register.mspx to sign up for the tokens
2. Get the training: these snacks will get you up to speed quickly
* Webcasts – www.microsoft.com/events/series/azure.aspx
* Training kit – www.microsoft.com/azure/trainingkit.mspx
* Azure SDK - http://www.microsoft.com/azure/sdk.mspx
* Sample projects to review – codeplex.com, search “azure”
* How Do I Info: Visit here for the overall summary page of videos
3. Join the community: Azure user groups – azureusergroup.com or you can create your own student club for azure at www.studenttechclubs.com and from there through Connect, get access to content about Azure
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