Going to the Cloud with Microsoft

IT is continually challenged to create greater values at lower prices. Cloud computing is the new, more efficient compute model empowering IT to accomplish great results at lower costs, raising the ROI on every IT penny invested to create new business value. More >

 
Brad Anderson - Which Way to the Cloud?

 

Cloud Solutions

The path to the cloud can be confusing, but you've come to the right place for directions. Understanding the breadth and purpose of Microsoft's cloud solutions can help you take charge of your journey. Start by getting the plain facts around Windows Azure, BPOS, System Center Virtual Machine Manager and other Microsoft cloud solutions. Once you have all the facts, you can get on with being the hero in your company by solving your organization's cloud needs.

Cloud Community

TechNet Wiki: SQL Azure Database Guide
By Wayne Walter Berry
Use SQL Azure to Build a Cloud Application with Data Access Migration.

Real World Windows Azure: Andy Harjanto
By Windows Azure Team
Andy Harjanto, Founder and CEO at Gestone, talks about using the Windows Azure platform for its social-media project management solution.

Public Cloud Scenarios

Learn how to take advantage of public cloud scenarios that allow your business to provid services that can expand and contract according to demand, often at a lower cost than traditional on-premise hardware solutions.

Private Cloud Scenarios

This collection of guides focuses on server and services virtualization, which IT managers can use to direct their limited resources to the most efficient activities, even making changes dynamically to utilize resources as demands change.