title: Windows Workflow in Azure
body: <p>I am building an application which will be running workflows on Azure.  </p>
  
  <p>I have seen the build presentation  <a href="http://channel9.msdn.com/events/BUILD/BUILD2011/SAC-867T" rel="nofollow">Building Applications with Workflow and Azure – BUILD 2011</a> which discusses what is capable today, as well as what will be possible going forward.  One thing that is discussed is something called the "Azure Workflow Service", which I understand is scheduled to be previewed in 2012. However, I haven't been able to find out much more information about it.</p>
  
  <p>Additionally, there's an earlier presentation <a href="http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/TechEd/NorthAmerica/2011/MID313" rel="nofollow">Workflow in Windows Azure AppFabric</a> which discusses more about workflows in Azure, focusing on the Windows Azure AppFabric CTP.  There's a lot of cool functionality discussed in this presentation, but I am not sure if any of that functionality is available now or if not, when it might be available.</p>
  
  <p>So two questions:</p>
  
  <p>If I need to build the application today, what is the suggested approach for implementing workflows on Azure?</p>
  
  <p>If the application does not need to be finished until a year from now or so, what is the suggested approach for implementing workflows on Azure?</p>