This document discusses Microsoft's commitment to cloud services and the Windows Azure platform. It outlines that all Microsoft cloud services and line of business applications will be built on Windows Azure. Windows Azure provides a platform for building, testing, debugging and deploying applications using familiar .NET tools. The document encourages developers to get started with Windows Azure by learning, experimenting with projects, and then building and deploying applications while continuing to innovate.

1. Jeff Brand
.NET Developer/Architect
Microsoft Developer and Platform Team
jbrand@microsoft.com
http://www.slickthought.net

2. We are committed to Cloud Services
“ It’s the transformation of our
software, it’s the transformation
of our strategy and our
offerings across the board to
fundamentally embrace
”
services.
Ray Ozzie, Chief Software Architect, Microsoft

3. All Microsoft Cloud Services will be built on
Windows Azure
All Microsoft LOB and public services will be running on Windows Azure

4. Azure Services Platform

5. The Power of Choice
Extend existing Deploy Complete Compose New Application
On-Premise Application Application in the Cloud from Cloud Services

6. Azure & .NET Framework
Build, test, debug, and deploy using a single familiar toolset
Client Server Services
Desktop & On-premises
Mobile Experiences & Hosted Servers

7. Commitment to Interoperability
C#

8. Simple Steps to Get Started
Learn
Download the Windows Azure SDK (azure.com)
then explore and experiment locally
Experiment
Create a laboratory in the cloud with measurable
projects that encourage collaboration and learning
Build
Develop with dynamic growth in mind, then go
live, monitor, and continue to innovate
http://azure.com