Which server-side state management option should you use?

You are designing a distributed application that runs on the Windows Azure platform.

The application must store a small amount of insecure global information that does not change frequently.

You need to configure the application to meet the requirements.

Which server-side state management option should you use? (Each correct answer presents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.)
A . Windows Azure application state
B . SQL Azure
C . Profile properties of the Windows Azure application
D . Windows Azure session state

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Answer: B

Explanation:

SQL Database provides a relational database management system for Windows Azure and is based on SQL Server technology. With a SQL Database instance, you can easily provision and deploy relational database solutions to the cloud, and take advantage of a distributed data center that provides enterprise-class availability, scalability, and security with the benefits of built-in data protection and self-healing.

Incorrect:

Not A: Application State does not exist in Azure.

Not C: Profile properties stores personal, not global, information.

Not D: Session state is not global. Session states handles user information such as cookies, hidden fields, and query strings are some client-side options to tracking user state