Azure – Rich Client(s) meets Azure Table Data. Smart Grid Sample – Step 03
This is one of a long series of blogs designed to get you to create something important. This is all about learning how to create RIA clients talking to massively scalable table data. |
Task Quick Hello World - Create Web Cloud Service
The next task is all about getting your feet wet with a "hello world" application.
Understanding Data Storage
Before starting a new project, I wanted to at least address some of the storage options.
Obviously, data needs to be scalable and reliable. It is that simple. The previous white papers in step 2 can give you a lot more details. Notice that we have 3 main storage metaphors:
Blobs
Tables
Queues
Each storage type has a purpose, as described above.
We will work with Azure Tables in this example.
You will need to register for Azure Services. You will also need to install a bunch of tools and SDKs.
This is a great place to start.