Windows Azure Platform 30 day pass

Did you know that you can get access to Windows Azure Platform for 30 days for FREE? Here is how you would be able to secure a 30 days pass for Azure Platform (NO CREDIT CARD required).  
  1. Click here to launch registration site.
  2. Select country and enter Promo Code "DPCE01". If you choose country anything other than USA, use "CloudCover" as promo code (with no quotes on both case). 
      
  3. Use your Windows Live ID and sign in to continue to complete the registration process (You may sign up for a Windows Live ID if you don't have one).
  4. You will be asked to enter some details in Next page; enter your details, accept the term and Submit.   
  5. The process will take 2-3 business days to issue the access. Once your account is enabled to access Windows Azure platform, you will get an email with details. 
Check back in http://windows.azure.com, login with registered windows live ID, enjoy learning azure.


Before you start:
You may need to make sure following requirement before you start making your first Windows Azure application. 

Following training kit will give you access to a good number of labs and demo code.
Enjoy cloud computing! 

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