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Azure Explanation for the Code Phobic

I found this great video explaining Azure.

http://blog.smarx.com/posts/what-is-windows-azure-a-hand-drawn-video

I love the hand drawn approach to teaching. Just goes to show that the simplest teaching techniques are sometimes the most powerful. The key to his success IMO is the 5 hours he spent up front. Clear, concise and clever. Very memorable. Enjoy!

Category: GeneralBy Catapult Systems July 9, 2009

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