I'm navigating the cloud issue at this very moment. My biggest concern is that the tools that are currently available fall short when one is faced with managing sql hosted in a cloud. Microsoft should overwhelm the community with information regarding the subject of sql hosted in clouds. Configurations that yield desired results in a dedicated cluster scenario should also have counterparts in the cloud space.

BTW...Sql Server Central Rocks!!!! I am a more informed .Net DEVELOPER as a direct result of my participation here. Every data-driven application I've ever worked on has benefited from informed decisions. Solid data stores and data access layers have left several challenges solved in my wake. Its a great feeling knowing that something will work and the only issue will be how much gold plating can I get on the application!