Transform IT

 
A private cloud solution from Microsoft offers a new kind of agility, focus, and cost-savings. Whether you build a Microsoft private cloud in an on-premises datacenter or opt for a hosted offering, you can soon realize transformative benefits.
 

What Is a Private Cloud?

 
A private cloud is a new model for IT delivery. It turns a datacenter’s infrastructure resources into a single compute “cloud” and enables the key benefits of cloud computing:

Key Points

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Pooled Resources
 
In a private cloud, your key resources—compute, storage, and networking—are pooled and abstracted into units that enable you to dynamically provision and scale applications and resources.
 
Self-Service
 
You can deliver applications and resources as services. Your customers can request, configure, and manage IT services through an interactive portal that allows for automated provisioning.
 
Elastic
 
Resources can quickly be expanded or contracted through automation or workflow, so IT services can be scaled up or down almost instantly to meet business requirements.
 
Usage Based
 
With resources as services, usage can be metered so that you and your customers pay for only the resources that are actually consumed.
 

Microsoft Private Cloud Solutions

 
Microsoft private cloud solutions are built on Microsoft Windows Server and System Center technology. A Microsoft private cloud enables on-demand delivery of applications as standardized IT services. Learn how to build a private cloud environment and transform the way you deliver IT services to your business.

Fast Track

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White Paper

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Benefits

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