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Azure Services Platform
The document outlines Microsoft's cloud computing offerings including Windows Azure, .NET Services, SQL Services, Live Services and Dynamics CRM. It compares features of Microsoft Azure to offerings from Amazon Web Services and Google App Engine. Key features discussed include computing architecture, load balancing, storage options, integration with other services, development tools and whether offerings are tied to a specific vendor datacenter. The document also outlines challenges around identity, data privacy/access, and management integration and provides steps for understanding cloud applications and mapping technologies to cloud platforms.
