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January 14, 2009 12:24 PM PST

Microsoft updates Windows Azure tools

by Ina Fried

Microsoft said on Wednesday that it has released an update to the developer kit for its Windows Azure cloud-based operating system.

The company said the updated tools fix bugs and speed performance, as well as add better integration with Visual Studio and other tweaks.

Microsoft unveiled Azure and offered up the first community technology preview version of its tools at the Professional Developers Conference in October.

"Microsoft will continue to release updates to the Windows Azure SDK based on feedback from developers," the company said in a statement.

In a December interview, server and tools unit President Bob Muglia said that developers are mostly kicking the tires on Azure right now, but said that some services would go into production later this year.

During her years at CNET News, Ina Fried has changed beats several times, changed genders once, and covered both of the Pirates of Silicon Valley. These days, most of her attention is focused on Microsoft. E-mail Ina.
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by nasserd January 14, 2009 12:55 PM PST
Any idea where to actually obtain said update?
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