Cloud Development Project Center

Considering cloud solutions as a part of your development projects? The Cloud Development Project Center is designed to provide practical information, advice, and resources. The cloud development resources below will help you understand the concepts and business case of cloud as well as provide reference material for some of the key products available. Use this page to access free research, vendor comparisons, product reference guides, and more. To get started, simply fill out the quick registration form by clicking the "Sign Up" button to the right.

Be Knowledgeable

Understand the concepts behind Cloud Computing.

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Business Opportunities for Cloud Computing

Understand how and why cloud development makes sense today.

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Securely Leveraging Public Cloud for Software Developers
As a developer, you should be considering the use of the cloud with or within your solutions. Clear away the fog and learn why you ...more should be securely leveraging the cloud today. ...less

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Product Information

Access to cloud computing products and technologies.

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Navigating Cloud Compute Options
Compute is the center of the cloud. Here are the guidelines you need to make an informed Cloud Compute decision. ...more should be securely leveraging the cloud today. ...less
Navigating Cloud Storage and Database Options
Learn about the range of Cloud Storage options you need to consider regardless of the vendor you choose. ...more should be securely leveraging the cloud today. ...less
Navigating Cloud Networking and Identity
Discover the options for authentication, notification services, SMTP, mobile services, and more. ...more should be securely leveraging the cloud today. ...less
Navigating Cloud Services
Networking is often new territory for most developers. Understand about cloud networking configurations and how a typical provider's product offerings fit together. ...more should be securely leveraging the cloud today. ...less

Windows Azure 90-day Free Trial
The best way to evaluate a product is to use it. This 90-day free trial let's you set a spend cap so you can ...moretry a full version of the Microsoft's cloud solutions in a truly free way. Register now to start your 90 days....less
IBM Pure System
Take advantage of IBM's built-in expertise, integrated by design and for a simplified cloud experience. Get ...morestarted with the IBM SmartCloud-based trial or download the pattern development kit today....less

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Additional Resources

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IBM Cloud Computing Development Center
Cloud computing is a key component to effectively provision IT resources and services. In this portal sponsored by ...moreIBM, you can get the latest on cloud computing related to building your skills, finding IBM Cloud software, integrating the cloud and mobile, or simply doing cloud development....less
Cloud Computing Showcase for Developers
Get the latest articles, downloads, videos, and other information related to cloud offerings for developers. ...moreThis portal sponsored by Microsoft includes sections on ASP.NET, Data Storage, Social, Java, Migrating, Start-up topics, and much more....less
Cloud Application Spotlights
Discover some of the cloud applications that have been build and get insight from the people that build them.
Cloud Computing Showcase for IT Pros
Find the latest articles, downloads, videos, and other information related to private, hybrid, and public clouds.

Featured Editors

Jeffery Juday
Jeffrey Juday is a software developer specializing in enterprise application integration solutions. Jeff has been developing software for more than 15 years in a variety of industries including: military, manufacturing, financial services, management consulting, and computer security. Jeff has contributed to dozens of articles and books including coauthoring "Real World .NET, C#, and Silverlight: Indispensable Experiences from 15 MVPs"; as well as having been a Microsoft MVP for seven years.
Vipul Patel
Vipul Patel is a software geek who is enthusiastic about technology. Vipul works as a software professional during the day, and also spends time writing on technical topics ranging from Windows Azure to Windows Phone development. He currently works at Amazon. Formerly he worked at Microsoft in the .NET and the Microsoft Lync (Office Communicator) teams. Vipul can be reached at Vipul.patel@hotmail.com
Bradley L. Jones
Bradley is the Director and Editor-in-Chief of the Developer.com Network of sites. His development background includes working with technologies such as C++, C#, and web-based languages. He has authored more than a dozen technology books including Web 2.0 Heroes. He continues to develop today and has applications in both the Windows Phone store as well as the Windows App Store.