How does Microsoft enable PHP?
PHP developers can leverage the Windows Azure SDK for PHP to extend their applications by leveraging Windows Azure services (like blobs, tables and queues) in their Web applications whether they run on Windows Azure or on another cloud platform. PHP developers also have the choice between complementary tools to build, test and deploy towards Windows Azure, by using: • The Windows Azure Companion: a tool that aims to provide a seamless experience when installing and configuring PHP platform-elements (PHP runtime, extensions) and Web applications running on Windows Azure. This first CTP focuses on PHP, but it may be extended to be used for deploying any open source component or application that runs on Windows Azure. Read below for more details. • The Windows Azure Tools for Eclipse/PHP: a plug-in for PHP developers using the Eclipse development environment, which provides tools to create, test and deploy Web applications targeting Windows Azure. This open source project is sponsored by