1. SQL Azure reporting is generally available and backed by SLA

2. You can now run SQL Server on VM roles

3. Azure was rebranded a while back but quick reminder: SQL Azure was renamed to Windows Azure SQL Database and so in the “new” portal – you’ll see “SQL database” instead of SQL Azure.

I’ll blog about these features as and when I get a chance to play with it.

Read all updates here: Now Available: New Services and Enhancements to Windows Azure

And I updated http://parasdoshi.com/whats-new-in-sql-azure/

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