Make Web Not WarSay(Hello); to the Microsoft Web PlatformWe Say(Hello); to youKatrien De GraeveDeveloper Evangelist, Microsoft Belgiumhttp://blogs.msdn.com/katriend/ (Twitter: @katriendg)Maarten BalliauwSoftware Engineer, RealDolmenhttp://blog.maartenballiauw.be/ (Twitter: @maartenballiauw)/Web

AgendaMicrosoft and Open Source?Open Source Technology CenterPHP on Windows overviewWindows Server 2008 + PHPWindows Web Platform SQL Server Driver for PHPExtending support for PHP (aka bridges)Head in the clouds

Microsoft Open Source Technology Center

Microsoft and the PHP CommunityBeforeNow

http://windows.php.net/

Combined Effort for PHP ExcellenceADOdbFirst LGPL Open Source project that Microsoft has contributed toSQL Server PHP DriverThis first release of SQL Server Driver for PHP is designed to enable PHP applications to be developed and deployed on SQL ServerIIS7+ FastCGIImprovement the performance of PHP on WindowsExpression Web 3.0Broadens tool focus to support PHP site editing

Community FeedbackEnthusiastic and positive feedback from the users base and in the pressIncreasing support from other core developersMore has been done in a couple of months than in the last 5 years Rob Richards, PHP Core Developer, LibXml MaintainerApplying windows specific changes in PHP code has become substantially easierI do not care about windows attitude is going away80K downloads of PHP 5.3.0 Alpha via windows.php.net (3 months)

Introducing the Microsoft Web PlatformA powerful set of tools, servers and technologies optimized for building and hosting next generation web applications.

Microsoft Web Platform InstallerMakes it simple for anyone using Windows Server or Client to design, develop, discover, deploy and run web applications.Install the latest versions of FREE Microsoft Web Platform tools, web server and extensions, database and frameworks including PHP. Stay up-to-date and explore what’s new. Runs on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008

..including popular ASP.NETandPHPwebapps from the community.

Web Platform Installerdemo

PHPSupport in Windows Server 08Integrated support with IIS 7.0 and Fast CGICGI and ISAPI was the only supported SAPIs on prior IIS versionsCGI – Stable but too slowISAPI – Fast but not stableFastCGI support added in IIS 5.1, IIS 6.0, IIS 7.0Reliable and fast PHP processingWinCache IIS extension (New!)Increase PHP application performance on Windows by caching PHP bytecode in memoryReduce file system I/O overhead by caching the PHP scripts in memoryAvoid redundant mapping for absolute paths by using relative file path cache

THE SQL Server for PHP DRIVERThe SQL Server Driver for PHP is designed to enable reliable, scalable integration with SQL Server for PHP applications deployed on the Windows platform.SQL Server Driver for PHP 1.1 includesSupport for SQL AzureSupport for PHP version 5.3Support for UTF-8

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PHP Interoperability with Microsoft TechnologiesA bunch of stuffPHP Interop ProjectsPHP SDK for Windows Azure StorageToolkit for PHP with ADO.NET Data ServicesIE8 Webslices & Accelerators for PHPSilverlight for PHPPHP-SQL CRUD Application builderSilverlight CRUD Application builderLive Maps PHP ToolkitLive Messenger Tutorialwww.interoperabilitybridges.com

PHP SQL CRUD Application WizardLogical architecture Overview A code generator that creates a simple "Create, Read, Update, Delete“ (CRUD) PHP application from a Microsoft SQL Server database table.FeaturesCode generator build in .NETCreates PHP code and classes to support:Data Navigation,paging, sorting UI customization with simple CSSProject site: http://sqlcrudphpwizard.codeplex.com/httpRun timeSQLDesign TimeMicrosoft SQL ServerDesign TimeDesign time

HEAD IN THECLOUDSWindows Azure offers a simple, reliable, and powerful platform for the creation of web applications and servicesScale up and down seamlesslyMaximize resource utilizationLeverage your language and skills to build cloud-based applications, including PHPASP.NET Web Application Framework

What is ?It is an operating system for the cloudIt is designed for utility computingIt has four primary features:Service managementComputeStorageDeveloper experience

+ FastCGIWindows Azure now supportsThe FastCGI modulePHP enabled via xcopy deploy of PHP runtime binariesAnd, the IIS7 URL rewrite module to enable friendly URL’s with PHP apps

Use PHP while realizing the benefits of Windows AzureAutomated service managementYou define the rules and provide your codeThe platform follows the rules: deploys, monitors, and manages your serviceA powerful service hosting environmentAll of the hardware: servers; load balancers; …Scalable, available cloud storage (via REST)Blobs, tables, queues, …Developer Experience: Simulated cloud environment + FastCGI

PHP SDK for Windows AzureLogical architecture OverviewEnables PHP developers to take advantage of the Microsoft Cloud Services Platform – Windows Azure. Open source project being contributed to Zend Framework (http://framework.zend.com)FeaturesPHP classes for Windows Azure Blobs, Tables & Queues (for CRUD operations)Helper Classes for HTTP transport, AuhN/AuthZ, REST & Error ManagementManageability, Instrumentation & Logging supportProject site: http://phpazure.codeplex.com/ Your PHP applicationRESTComputeStorageManageDeployment scenariosPHP RuntimeAny internet connected ServerPHP RuntimeRESTREST

Upcoming demo: ImageCloud architectureEnd UsersImageCloudWebRoleWorker RoleComputation ServicesTable StorageBlob StorageQueue ServiceStorage Services

PHP on Windows Azuredemo

Someannouncements…Eclipse “next-generation experience” on Windows 7 projectJump listsTaskbar integrationLook and feel for Java appsWindows Azure Tools for Eclipse for PHP developerswww.windowsazure4e.orgIncludes phpazure.codeplex.com (PHP SDK)Windows Azure SDK for Java developerswww.windowsazure4j.orgEclipse tools forSilverlightwww.eclipse4sl.org

Let’s Revisit: Why Microsoft? Microsoft has a thriving ecosystem of over 6 million active ASP.NET and .NET developers (and building a strong base of PHP developers building on Windows and IIS)Open Source developers have expressed the desire to build applications on Windows and distribute them through a Windows Web Application Gallery; we have a community readyOffering the most current Windows Web Platform will ensure your ability to meet our customers needs as we drive demand for our platformMicrosoft has an expansive marketing channel and comprehensive guidance to help you take advantage of the pipeline and meet those customer expectations

A Call to ActionTry out the Web Platform Installer & Gallery!http://www.microsoft.com/web/Did we mention it’s all FREE?Comemeet us at UX@Vitra – 25th Novemberhttp://bit.ly/uxvitra

ResourcesIIS.net/phpSQL Server Driver for PHPWindows.php.netPHP on Windows Training KitWindows Azure Training Kitwww.interoperabilitybridges.comMSDN Blogs (interoperability)Channel 9PORT 25www.codeplex.comhttp://php.miniprojects.org/

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