The Azure Services Management Tools include an MMC SnapIn and Windows PowerShell cmdlets that enable a user to configure and manage several Azure Services including: .NET Access Control Services, and the .NET Workflow Service. These tools can be helpful when developing and testing applications that use Azure Services. For instance, using these tools you can view and change .NET Access Control Rules, and deploy and view workflows.
All of the source code for the MMC snap-in and the PowerShell cmdlets is provided with this sample. You can use and extend the code for your own applications. However, the Azure Services Management Tools is not supported by Microsoft product support.
NOTE: To use these sample tools, you will need to have a .NET Services account. To request an account, please visit http://www.azure.com
Key Features
The Azure Services Management Tools are designed to be usable tools for browsing, configuring, and managing several of the Azure Services. However, they are also provided in source code form to enable you to better understand how to use the Azure Services Platform. Some of the key features demonstrated include:
- .NET Access Control management APIs
- .NET Workflow Services WorkflowClient APIs
Getting Started
To get started using the Azure Services Management Tools, follow these steps:
1. Download and run the file to extract the source code on your local machine.
2. Open the Readme.docx file and follow the instructions in the document to build and use the tools.