Now you can get a free Windows Azure account that will let you host your applications in a cloud computing settings and let you use services and database.

Microsoft went through a couple of iterations of its cloud database project before customer feedback led it to SQL Azure, a full relational database that is part of the Windows Azure cloud platform.

Windows Azure Platform Training Kit includes a comprehensive set of technical content to help you learn how to use Windows Azure, SQL Azure, and the Windows Azure AppFabric services.