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Customize MSDN Flash | Unsubscribe Volume 15, Number 1 | January 10, 2011     Top Stories     USA Developers: Windows Azure Platform 30-Day Pass We're offering a Windows Azure platform 30-day pass, so you can put Windows Azure and SQL Azure through their paces. Use promo code MPR001. No credit card required. With the Windows Azure platform you pay only for what you use, scale up when you need capacity, and pull back when you don't. Plus, get no-cost technical support with Microsoft Platform Ready. Secure Software Made Easier with Microsoft SDL Learn how the Microsoft SDL can help you write secure software to help protect your customer's data security and privacy. Free white paper and video to explain how. 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