Just to clarify. Does that mean if I fire a query : UPDATE sp SET sp.RetailPrice = sp.RetailPrice * 1.1 FROM StockPrice sp
Would I be charged the same regardless of whether StockPrice had 100 rows or 1,000,000 rows ? On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 3:17 PM, Steven Nagy <steven.n...@readify.net> wrote: > UPDATE still is a transaction, some data gets sent, some gets received. > So there is definitely a charge, but it is probably miniscule. > > > Steven Nagy > Readify | Senior Developer > M: +61 404 044 513 | E: steven.n...@readify.net | B: azure.snagy.name > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ozazure-boun...@lists.codify.com > [mailto:ozazure-boun...@lists.codify.com] On Behalf Of ross > Sent: Thursday, 1 April 2010 3:16 PM > To: ozAzure > Subject: Re: Azure in Australia > > I'm on / watching this list, so that makes 4 at least. > > Does SQL Azure incur compute charges? eg. If I run an update > statement that doesn't transfer any data, will I incur any charges? > > It is pure speculation, but perhaps full text search would be > expensive for Microsoft to host and therefore expensive for the > consumer? > > On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 3:01 PM, Greg Willis <gwil...@microsoft.com> wrote: >> Great to see some lively discussion starting up here. If I can see evidence >> there is more than 3 of us on this list I'll definitely ask a few more folk >> from the Windows Azure and SQL Azure product teams to sign-up for good >> measure :-) >> >> I think it's fair to say that SQL Azure is still optimized for some >> scenarios (web, smaller application and ISV workloads) over others right >> now. I think it's also fair to say they are adding in functionality at a >> decent rate (50GB size instances coming, spatial etc). There is still also >> a lot I'd like to see added in to open up more scenarios. >> >> I have certainly worked with few product teams that could claim to be more >> feedback focused and driven than the Windows Azure and SQL Azure teams - so >> please use this site (and lists like this one) and let them know what you >> think is lacking: http://www.mygreatsqlazureidea.com >> >> Darren - 235 of your closest friends have currently voted for full-text >> search support. >> >> The product planning guys in the teams look straight to these sites as one >> key pulse of what people want to see next / the most. >> >> There is also the same for Windows Azure: >> http://mygreatwindowsazureidea.com (and "Dalllas', Windows Azure platform >> AppFabric etc) >> >> Cheers, >> Greg Willis >> >> ________________________________ >> From: ozazure-boun...@lists.codify.com [ozazure-boun...@lists.codify.com] on >> behalf of Darren Neimke [darren.nei...@live.com] >> Sent: Thursday, 1 April 2010 3:26 PM >> To: ozazure@lists.codify.com >> Subject: RE: Azure in Australia >> >> My "beefs"... personally, there are parts of the product that I would like >> to see improved at a rate that is faster than the current rate. Service >> Management (inc. monitoring and reporting) is an example of such an area. >> There should be a recognition that the current maturity level of the product >> "is what it is" and that as such, as a consumer of such a service you can, >> from time to time, experience frustrations in using such a service: >> http://blogs.msdn.com/sqlazure/archive/2010/03/22/9982979.aspx >> I understand that, to mature such a product requires an effort in terms of >> not only software and systems development, but also importantly in >> marketing, documentation, and support services as well. And to raise the >> maturity level from where it currently sits will take some time. >> It is some of these issues - and through concentrated use of the service and >> its features - that I have experienced some dissatisfaction. >> Our mileage may vary! :-) >> >> >> Kind Regards, >> >> Darren Neimke >> darren.nei...@live.com >> http://2010wave.blogspot.com >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: steven.n...@readify.net >> To: ozazure@lists.codify.com >> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:14:50 -0700 >> Subject: RE: Azure in Australia >> >> I totally agree! I’m just asking.. what are your beefs? >> >> One of mine is that SQL Azure is not so much designed for scale out where >> the other services are. >> >> Its almost like SQL Azure is after a completely different market of >> consumer, which might be true. >> >> >> >> Steven Nagy >> Readify | Senior Developer >> >> M: +61 404 044 513 | E: steven.n...@readify.net | B: azure.snagy.name >> >> >> >> From: ozazure-boun...@lists.codify.com >> [mailto:ozazure-boun...@lists.codify.com] On Behalf Of Darren Neimke >> Sent: Thursday, 1 April 2010 2:03 PM >> To: ozazure@lists.codify.com >> Subject: RE: Azure in Australia >> >> >> >>>> Greg, do you think we can get some involvement from them here? >> >> More engagement is always a good thing - especially within AU. >> >> >> >> And in re-reading your opening couple of sentences there Steve (heck... I >> thought you were a blue badge for a second there mate! :)) let's keep an >> open mind about the quality of the system that we are experiencing. Let's >> not be afraid to make critical assessments as to the state of play. And >> let's all play together for the betterment of the product. >> >> >> >> It's in nobody's interest - especially a product evangelist's - for us to be >> shills and simply pretend that everything is fine. >> >> >> >> At the end of the day I'd ask myself this... how much of my own money (mine >> or my businesses) am I likely to put on the table for Azure. And what needs >> to improve before that amount might be increased. >> >> >> >> Kind Regards, >> >> Darren Neimke >> darren.nei...@live.com >> http://2010wave.blogspot.com >> >> >> ________________________________ >> >> From: steven.n...@readify.net >> To: ozazure@lists.codify.com >> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:40:21 -0700 >> Subject: RE: Azure in Australia >> >> Hi Darren, >> >> >> >> There are many ways in which to supply feedback to the team. Currently you >> can ‘request features’ and the team also has had online open chat sessions >> before. I’ve found these sessions to be very telling because a lot of cloud >> enthusiasts have really pushed hard on certain issues. I’m not sure if >> anyone from the development teams are actually on this list (like Jim, >> Steve, etc) but would be nice if they were. Greg, do you think we can get >> some involvement from them here? >> >> >> >> And Darren, what exactly is your perception of how things have gone? I’d >> like to see how it aligns with my own, given I haven’t been to a PDC or MIX >> and my only contact mechanism with the team is through social media. >> >> >> >> Cheers, >> >> Steven Nagy >> Readify | Senior Developer >> >> M: +61 404 044 513 | E: steven.n...@readify.net | B: azure.snagy.name >> >> >> >> From: ozazure-boun...@lists.codify.com >> [mailto:ozazure-boun...@lists.codify.com] On Behalf Of Darren Neimke >> Sent: Thursday, 1 April 2010 1:36 PM >> To: ozazure@lists.codify.com >> Subject: RE: Azure in Australia >> >> >> >> In all seriousness though Greg, I think that some more transparency about >> some of this stuff could have helped, and not hindered the perception of how >> certain things have gone by people such as myself. At the end of the day, >> is there discussion about these things within the realm of the social media >> - yes; but is that *the* appropriate medium for communicating to your target >> audience about the state of the product... probably not. >> >> >> >> And on the topic of help, if there are genuine areas in which you guys need >> any help or feedback *and* you are prepared to deal with the feedback in a >> transparent and honest manner... then I'm always available. As I always >> say... my supply of opinions is nearly limitless! >> >> >> >> >> >> Kind Regards, >> >> Darren Neimke >> darren.nei...@live.com >> http://2010wave.blogspot.com >> >> ________________________________ >> >> From: darren.nei...@live.com >> To: ozazure@lists.codify.com >> Subject: RE: Azure in Australia >> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:56:10 -0700 >> >> Oh I don't want to actually *do* any work... I just want to express my right >> to complain about the work of others :-) >> >> Kind Regards, >> >> Darren Neimke >> darren.nei...@live.com >> http://2010wave.blogspot.com >> >> >> >>> From: gwil...@microsoft.com >>> To: ozazure@lists.codify.com >>> Subject: RE: Azure in Australia >>> Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2010 02:20:30 +0000 >>> >>> Full-text search is not currently supported in SQL Azure. It is planned in >>> future releases. >>> One of the first places to watch for confirm of new functionality in the >>> SQL Azure releases is the team blog: http://blogs.msdn.com/ssds/ >>> >>> They are also recruiting Darren so you can go and help them finish the job >>> ☺ >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Greg Willis >>> Email: gwil...@microsoft.com >>> >>> From: ozazure-boun...@lists.codify.com >>> [mailto:ozazure-boun...@lists.codify.com] On Behalf Of Darren Neimke >>> Sent: Thursday, 1 April 2010 10:58 AM >>> To: ozazure@lists.codify.com >>> Subject: RE: Azure in Australia >>> >>> Thanks Greg, it's good to see that you guys are taking the time to present >>> the information in a more understandable format. It would have been nice if >>> you'd finished building it before you started charging for it though. >>> >>> Also, if I click on the Products tab I get some nice marketing information >>> about each product, but it's not easy to see what specific features I am or >>> am not getting. If I look at the SQL Azure product sheet it's not clear as >>> to what functionality is included. For example is Full Text Search included >>> yet - the Wikipedia page talks about search being included but it wasn't >>> there when I last used the product back in December. >>> >>> >>> Kind Regards, >>> >>> Darren Neimke >>> darren.nei...@live.com >>> http://2010wave.blogspot.com >>> >>> >>> >>> > From: gwil...@microsoft.com >>> > To: ozazure@lists.codify.com >>> > Subject: Azure in Australia >>> > Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:39:32 +0000 >>> > >>> > As we’re apparently lacking Azure content for this list (☺) you might be >>> > interested to know Azure will be available for Australia just after >>> > Easter. >>> > You can see all of the ways you can get access after release here: >>> > http://www.windowsazure.com/offers and local AUD pricing. >>> > >>> > Greg Willis >>> > Windows Azure Evangelism Lead, Microsoft Australia >>> > Email: gwil...@microsoft.com Twitter: @gwillis >>> > Blog: http://blogs.msdn.com/gwillis >>> > LinkedIn: http://au.linkedin.com/in/gwillis >>> > _______________________________________________ >>> > ozazure mailing list >>> > ozazure@lists.codify.com >>> > http://prdlxvm0001.codify.net/mailman/listinfo/ozazure >>> >>> ________________________________________ >>> Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. 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