1. Windows Azure platform academic pass
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Windows Azure platform academic pass
Getting Started Guide
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2. Windows Azure
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Welcome!
Welcome to the Windows Azure platform academic pass offer. The following slides offer a step by step guidance on how to redeem your pass.
Please have your 12 character pass code ready when you start the process.
We hope you will enjoy your experience with the Windows Azure platform academic pass.
Please feel free to reach out to us at if you have questions or comments.
Jennifer Perret
Director Academics Initiatives
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3. Step #1 – Ensure email won’t be blocked
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Step #1 – Ensure won’t be blocked
Add to your contact list to ensure all communications are not blocked by your SPAM/Junk filters.
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4. Step #2 - Redeem Your Pass Go to www.WindowsAzurePass.com/Academic
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Step #2 - Redeem Your Pass Go to
Includes the following resources:
Windows Azure
3 small compute instances
3GB of storage
250,000 storage transactions
SQL Azure
Two 1GB Web Edition database
AppFabric
100,000 Access Control transactions
2 Service Bus connections
Data Transfers (per region)
3 GB in
3 GB out
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5. Step #2 – Sign in Windows Azure 2/28/2019
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6. Step #3 – Register and redeem your code
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Step #3 – Register and redeem your code
PLEASE NOTE:
Pass is valid for 180 Days from the date when your account is activated.
All DATA is WIPED at end of 180 Days
Reminder/expiration warning s will be sent
T-15 days
T-10 days
T-3 day
T-1 day
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7. Step #4 – Accept Terms of Use
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Step #4 – Accept Terms of Use
Terms of Use Agreement Page
Successful Registration Page
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The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

8. Email #1 - Confirmation: Request Received
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#1 - Confirmation: Request Received
Subject: Windows Azure platform academic pass request
Dear [name]
Thank you! Your Windows Azure platform academic pass request has been accepted.
You will receive your login in 2-3 business days. If after 3 business days you have any challenges with your Windows Azure platform academic pass please send to
In the meantime, feel free to familiarize yourself with the Windows Azure platform so that you can hit the ground running:
- Download Windows Azure Tools and start building your applications.
- Learn how to create an ASP.NET application.
- See how to deploy and run your sample application.
Additionally check out the other programs for students and faculty from Microsoft.
Microsoft.com/Student
Imagine Cup
DreamSpark and MSDN Academic Alliance (MSDNAA)
Microsoft Student Partners (MSP)
Student Tech Clubs
Students to Business (S2B)
Faculty Connection
Remember that all of your data will be deleted at the end of your trial. Be sure to back up your files.
Thank you,
Jennifer Perret Director Academic Initiatives
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The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

9. Email #2 - Account Activated
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#2 - Account Activated
Subject: Your Windows Azure platform academic pass is active!
Dear [name]
Congratulations! Your Windows Azure platform academic pass has been activated.
To get started, sign into the developer portal using your Windows Live ID.
If you decide to purchase subscription please confirm if you would like Microsoft to migrate your data from your Windows Azure Pass trial account to your purchased subscription. To confirm moving your services to your purchased subscription account, please visit {Transition Link(Azure Account)}.
Keep in mind, if you choose not to migrate your data to a purchased subscription your pass will expire on [date], at which time all of your data will be erased. Please be sure to move any applications or data before your trial expires.
We hope you enjoy your Windows Azure platform experience.
If you have any questions please
If you would like to provide us with direct feedback you can reach me at or
Thank you,
Jennifer Perret, Director Academic Initiatives
© 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

10. Email #3-6 - Pass Expires in 15/10/3/ 1 day(s.)
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#3-6 - Pass Expires in 15/10/3/ 1 day(s.)
Subject: Expiration Notice: Your Windows Azure platform academic pass
Dear [name]
Your Windows Azure platform academic pass will expire on [date]. To extend your access to the Windows Azure Platform, please visit {Account Extension Page URL(Azure Account)}.
If you’re ready to purchase a Windows Azure Platform Subscription, please visit {Transition Link(Azure Account)}.
If you have already purchased a subscription please confirm if you would like Microsoft to migrate your data from your Windows Azure Pass trial account to your purchased subscription. To confirm moving your services to your purchased subscription account, please visit {Transition Link(Azure Account)}.
Keep in mind that all of your data will be erased when your pass expires. If you choose not to extend your Pass, please be sure to back up or migrate your data.
We hope you are enjoying the Windows Azure Platform, and have discovered its many powerful features.
If you have any questions please
If you would like to provide us with direct feedback you can reach me at or
Thank you,
Jennifer Perret Director Academic Initiatives
© 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

11. Email #7 - Your Pass has expired
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#7 - Your Pass has expired
Subject: Your Windows Azure platform academic pass has expired
Dear [name]
Thank you for trying the Windows Azure platform!
Your Windows Azure platform academic pass has expired and all of your data has been erased.
To continue using the Windows Azure platform, please select from one of our current offers.
We hope you have enjoyed the Windows Azure platform, and have discovered its many powerful features.
If you have any questions please
If you would like to provide us with direct feedback you can reach me at or
Thank you,
Jennifer Perret Director Academic Initiatives
Review the Windows Azure 180-day trial pass Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
© 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

12. Azure Learning Materials
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Azure Learning Materials
Get the Tools
Download Windows Azure Tools for Microsoft Visual Studio
Download Microsoft Web Platform Installer
 Dig Deeper into the Windows Azure Platform
Download the Windows Azure Platform Training Kit
Visit the Cloud Developer Center on MSDN
Windows Azure Platform code samples on Code Plex (open source code)
Use the online training below to learn more about the Windows Azure Platform:
Curriculum Resources - Azure Curriculum Resources
Build your first Windows Azure Application following this Quick Start Tutorial
Learn why Windows Azure is a great cloud computing platform with these fun videos
View the series of Web seminars designed to quickly immerse you in the world of the Windows Azure Platform
Learn about SQL Azure Database video
Learn about PHP on Windows Azure
© 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

13. Microsoft programs for Students and Faculty
Windows Azure
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Microsoft programs for Students and Faculty
Microsoft.com/student
Imagine Cup
DreamSpark
MSDN Academic Alliance (MSDNAA)
Microsoft Student Partners (MSP)
Student Tech Clubs
Students to Business (S2B)
Faculty Connection
Windows Academic Program
© 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.