SQL Azure Best Practices and Code
SQL Azure Retry Code Update (MSDN Blog)
Link: https://blogs.msdn.com/b/bartr/archive/2010/06/20/sql-azure-retry-code-update.aspx
Development Best Practices and Patterns for Using Microsoft SQL Azure Databases (PDC 2009 – Presentation)
SQL Azure provides a fully relational database service that is based on Microsoft SQL Server and familiar concepts such as T-SQL, schema-based tables, and stored procedures. Learn patterns and best practices for developing resilient applications that allow you to take full advantage of the scale and elasticity of SQL Azure Database Service.
Link: https://www.microsoftpdc.com/2009/P09-08
Microsoft SQL CAT Best Practices Code Project
This resource provides a set of general best practices for Microsoft platform developers including SQL Server, SQL Azure and other major technologies in the relational space and beyond.
Link: https://code.msdn.microsoft.com/sqlcat
Best Practices for Building Reliable SQL Azure Database Client Applications
Blog post explaining how to use the SQL CAT best practices project