The Microsoft Solution for Windows-based Hosting for Applications version 1.5
The Microsoft Solution for Windows-based Hosting for Applications version 1.5 is designed to help independent software vendors (ISVs) and service providers efficiently deploy, operate and manage Microsoft Windows Server System products and technologies for the purpose of hosting applications. The solution provides a comprehensive platform on which ISVs can deliver software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings, proficiently manage day-to-day operations, and exceed customer expectations.
What the Solution Offers
Windows-based Hosting for Applications is a set of tightly integrated systems and services that create operational efficiencies for ISVs that want to host applications. The solution builds on the proven Microsoft Solution for Windows-based Hosting, but is specifically designed to help service providers and ISVs better manage hosted applications.
What do you get with the solution? A set of tools, tested best practices, scripts, sample code, and step-by-step deployment guidance that enables you to incorporate Windows Server System products and technologies into a hosting environment. The solution enables you to deploy operations and infrastructure components that support hosted applications, yet also provides considerable deployment flexibility. You can install just those components and services that meet your business needs or you can introduce specific components into an existing data center platform. The following figure illustrates how the solution's operational features provide a foundation for hosted applications.
Figure: Windows-based Hosting for Applications solution components
The solution also delivers valuable guidance on how to service-enable existing applications to run as a hosted service, manage and monitor applications, and provision users and services.
Is the Solution Right for Every ISV?
Windows-based Hosting for Applications is designed for any ISV or service provider that requires a proven, cost-effective technology platform on which to profitably host their applications. However, it is particularly suited for ISVs or service providers that have or are building data centers with 50 or more servers and are looking to optimize and automate data center operations and management.
What Next?
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| • | The Microsoft Services Provider License Agreement (SPLA) — How does licensing work for Microsoft Hosted Solutions? At the Service Provider License Agreement (SPLA) site you'll learn about licensing options that enable ISVs and service providers that host services to license Microsoft products on a monthly basis. |
| • | Microsoft Hosting Program — Learn and about the business, marketing, and technical support Microsoft offers ISVs and service providers. |
Want a Downloadable Version of the Windows-based Hosting for Applications 1.5 Documentation?
You can download an offline version of the documentation from the Microsoft Download Center. Go to the Windows-based Hosting for Applications 1.5 Help File download page.