What do I need to invest on my side (training, resources, expertise, etc.) to be successful with the Windows Azure platform?
Partners need to evaluate their existing assets to understand the impact of adopting the cloud. For partners that have .NET or PHP developers and are developing new apps, web apps, or already have a SaaS business the investment should be relatively light. Partners looking to use the Windows Azure platform as the first step to the cloud can begin by augmenting their existing applications with cloud based components. Partners looking to port their existing on-premises applications to the cloud will require investment in training and will likely have to re-architect portions of the code for the cloud. We suggest that all partners start their investment by visiting www.windowsazure.com/partners and www.azurequickstart to get business and technical resources. We will use these portals to share upcoming events, announcements, and opportunities. Additional readiness materials can be found on the Microsoft Partner Portal and Partner Learning Center where the Microsoft Partner Program has creat
