This document contains the slides and script for a presentation on Windows Azure by John Weston from Microsoft. The presentation introduces cloud computing and defines it as running applications using shared computing resources that can scale on demand. It outlines the components of the Windows Azure platform including compute, storage, databases and services. It discusses how to get started with Windows Azure and pricing models. It also previews upcoming features like pre-configured virtual machines and enhanced storage capabilities. The goal is to answer questions about cloud computing, Microsoft's commitment to it, what Windows Azure is, cost savings potential, and its future direction.

2. The Next Wave:Presented by John WestonIT Pro Evangelist - Microsoft Corporationhttp://blogs.technet.com/jweston

3. Required SetupPrior to delivery, you’ll need:A Windows Azure accountRead the e-mail message found in the Demo Setup folder for instructions.The “MyTODO” application loadedSee the Demo Setup document For the event, you’ll need:Internet Access**I will be adding hidden screenshot slides to this deck, in case there are any connectivity issues.

4. Today we’ll help you answer the following questions…What is “Cloud Computing”? …and is Microsoft serious about it?What is Windows Azure?How much money will it save me?What will the Windows Azure Platform look like a year from now?

5. AgendaWindows Azure:The IntroductionThe Moving PartsHow To Get StartedThe Future

6. AgendaWindows Azure:The IntroductionThe Moving PartsHow To Get StartedThe Future

7. Defining Cloud ComputingApplication runs on-premisesBuy my own hardware, and manage my own data centerApplication runs on-premisesBring my own machines, connectivity, software, etc.

8. Complete control and responsibility

9. Upfront capital costs for the infrastructureDefining Cloud ComputingApplication runs on-premisesBuy my own hardware, and manage my own data centerApplication runs at a hosterPay someone to host my application using hardware that I specifyApplication runs on-premisesBring my own machines, connectivity, software, etc.

10. Complete control and responsibility

11. Upfront capital costs for the infrastructureApplication runs at a hosterRent machines, connectivity, software

12. Less control, but fewer responsibilities

13. Lower capital costs, but pay for fixed capacity, even if idleDefining Cloud ComputingApplication runs on-premisesBuy my own hardware, and manage my own data centerApplication runs at a hosterPay someone to host my application using hardware that I specifyApplication runs using cloud platformPay someone for a pool of computing resources that can be applied to a set of applicationsApplication runs on-premisesBring my own machines, connectivity, software, etc.

14. Complete control and responsibility

15. Upfront capital costs for the infrastructureApplication runs at a hosterRent machines, connectivity, software

16. Less control, but fewer responsibilities

17. Lower capital costs, but pay for fixed capacity, even if idleApplication runs using cloud platformShared, multi-tenant environmentOffers pool of computing resources, abstracted from infrastructure

18. Pay as you goWhy Are We Here?Because Cloud Computing is HugeAt Microsoft:1 billion: Windows Live ID authentications each day

19. 3 to 4 billion: the # of emails filtered daily from >6 million mail boxes by Forefront

20. 2 billion: the # of queries each month on Bing

21. 450 million:Hotmail users (now 15 years old)

22. 100 million:users that get Windows Update worldwide, (now 12 years old)

23. 20 million:Xbox Live users (now 9 years old)

24. +400,000: square footage of our new datacentersFor You:A new paradigm in computing

25. SECURITY

26. Scalability

27. Regulations and other legal issues

28. Using the Cloud for ScaleLost BusinessDatacenter peak loadIdle timeUsageJanAprJulOct

31. Maintenance OS1 Guest Partition Host Partition Guest Partition Guest PartitionService 1BitsService 2BitsService 3Bits6WebVHDWorkerVHDWorkerVHD5Host DifferencingVHDGuest DifferencingVHDGuest DifferencingVHDGuest DifferencingVHD4Enterprise baseVHDServer CoreVHDServer Core base VHD273HypervisorPhysical Server HardwareCPU, memory, disk, and network

32. AgendaWindows Azure:The IntroductionThe Moving PartsHow To Get StartedThe Future

33. Windows Azure PlatformCompute:Virtualized environment based on Windows ServerStorage: Durable, scalable, & available storageManagement: Automated, model-driven service managementDatabase:Relational processing for structured/unstructured dataService Bus: General purpose application busAccess Control: Rules-driven, claims-based access control

34. Flexible application hostingLights-out service managementProvide code & service model, hit ENTERStorage at massive scaleComputeStorageManagement

35. Relational database as a serviceHighly available, automatically maintainedExtension of the SQL Server Data PlatformBusiness AnalyticsReportingData SyncDatabase

36. Secure connections between servicesAcross organizational boundariesClaims-based access controlServiceBusAccessControl

37. Windows AzureYourServiceDNSLBWeb Portal(API)LBFabricController

38. ServiceServiceServiceModelYourServiceDNSLBWeb Portal(API)LBDNSconfigService DeploymentFabricController

39. YourServiceServiceDNSServiceServiceServiceServiceLBServiceServiceServiceWeb Portal(API)LBService ScalingModelFabricController

40. YourServiceDNSServiceServiceLBServiceServiceWeb Portal(API)!LBService Monitoring & RecoveryModelFabricController