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How to set up a Cloud-based Windows Server for RDP Dev

Jan 11, 2014 5:32PM PST

I would like to set up a Windows Virtual Server for shared development purposes (between myself and 1-2 developers) with access via RDP. It doesn't matter if access is restricted to one of us at a time.

I will need SQL Server (2008 R2 or above), Visual Studio (2010+) and I will transfer my Iron Speed licence. Minimum RAM is 8GB.

Can anyone suggest a solution that won't require me to sell my house? Happy

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What about Dream Spark?
Jan 12, 2014 1:21PM PST
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Windows azure?
Jan 12, 2014 4:03PM PST
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Windows Azure is too expensive
Jan 12, 2014 5:47PM PST

The problem with Windows Azure is they are way too expensive for what I need. I could justify it if it was going to be used every day but it will be for projects from time to time.

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Re: server
Jan 12, 2014 5:57PM PST

Why a virtual server? Why not an in-house server with VPN for outside your developers? You already have a server, I assume.

Kees