The document discusses various case studies showcasing cloud-based solutions for diverse applications including web hosting, media processing, and enterprise resource planning, all facilitated by Microsoft's Windows Azure platform. It highlights the benefits of cost savings, scalability, and rapid implementation achieved through these cloud solutions. Key examples include kbb.com's cloud implementation leading to significant cost reductions and a call-center application's quick web-enablement, illustrating the flexibility and efficiency of cloud architecture.

1. Architecting Solutions Leveraging the CloudDavid Choudavid.chou@microsoft.comblogs.msdn.com/dachou

2. Application ModelsWeb HostingMassive scale infrastructure

3. Burst & overflow capacity

4. Temporary, ad-hoc sitesApplication HostingHybrid applications

5. Composite applications

6. Automated agents / jobsMedia Hosting & ProcessingCGI rendering

7. Content transcoding

8. Media streamingDistributed StorageExternal backup and storageHigh Performance ComputingParallel & distributed processing

9. Massive modeling & simulation

10. Advanced analyticsInformation SharingReference data

11. Common data repositories

12. Knowledge discovery & mgmtCollaborative ProcessesMulti-enterprise integration

13. B2B& e-commerce

14. Supply chain management

15. Health & life sciences

16. Domain-specific servicesCase StudyAboutkbb.com, established 1995; vehicle data aggregation and publication service provider

17. 14M UU/month