Microsoft issues SQL Azure, CEP platform previews
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Microsoft on Tuesday released technology previews of SQL Azure, the database for its Azure cloud infrastructure platform, and SQL Server StreamInsight, its entry in the CEP arena.Also announced was a SQL Server driver that provides Azure support for PHP, a language popular among Web application developers.
MSDN and Technet subscribers gained access to the previews Tuesday; they will be generally available Wednesday. SQL Azure Database is available at no charge until Azure's commercial launch in November, at which point it will be offered in two tiers. The Web edition will cost US$9.99 a month and allow up to 1GB of data, while the Business Edition will include up to 10GB and cost $99.99 per month, according to an official blog post.