Microsoft updates Windows Azure tools

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Ina Fried CNET News

Published: 15 Jan 2009 09:14 GMT

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.

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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 an interview in December, server and tools unit president Bob Muglia said developers are mostly kicking the tyres on Azure right now, but said some services would go into production later this year.

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