The document outlines essential tools for Windows Azure, including the Windows Azure Accelerator for web roles, AzureWatch for monitoring and autoscaling, and various storage explorers like CloudBerry Explorer. It highlights useful features such as SMTP gateways, SQL Azure migration wizards, and PowerShell cmdlets for management and automation. Additional resources and links are provided for further information on these tools.

1. Must-Have Tools for Windows AzureK.MohamedFaizalLead Consultant @ NCS P Ltd.Singapore 27th July 2011 @ AzureUG.SGhttp://faizal-comeacross.blogspot.com/

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3. Windows Azure Accelerator for Web RolesEasily and quickly build, test, and deploy sites on Windows AzureDeploy multiple websites to a Windows Azure role Utilizing the full scale and reliability of Windows Azure.

5. AzureWatchConfigure to watch your instances

6. Autoscale your app

7. Rule based

8. Email Alerts

9. Runs in your environment, or in the cloudhttp://azurewatch.net/

10. Windows Azure Storage ExploreFreeAzure Storage Explorer CloudXplorerTableXplorerCommercial Tools Cloud Storage Studio AzureXplorerCloudBerry Explorer CloudBerry Online Backup

11. http://www.cerebrata.com/Cerebrata: Diag toolMakes it easy to configure and monitor diagnostics without codeAlternate: Windows Azure MMC Snapinarchive.msdn.microsoft.com/windowsazuremmc

12. SMTP GatewaySMTP Relay and SMTP API Ideal for cloud applications

13. GreyboxEasily monitor the status of your Windows Azure SubscriptionsMake sure you don’t leave a demo up and runningAvoid burning your free hoursMonitors compute usage onlyhttp://greybox.codeplex.comSource credit: Lance McCord on flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/mccord/529136871/