Overview
The Windows Azure platform is a set of cloud computing services that can be used together or independently that enable:
- Developers to use their existing skills to develop cloud applications
- ISVs and System Integrators to more cost effectively provide services to their customers
- Businesses of all sizes to quickly respond as business needs change
The Platform Products
Windows Azure is an Operating System as a Service for the Cloud. Windows Azure provides a scalable development, service hosting and service management environment with compute and simple storage of your blobs, tables, and queues.
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SQL Azure is a Relational Database for the Cloud. Your Data: Anyplace, anytime. SQL Azure is a full relational database in the cloud.
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.NET Services are Network Services for the Cloud. .NET Services provides identity management and firewall friendly messaging to protect your assets. .NET enables secure connectivity and messaging between on-premises IT applications and cloud-based services.
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The Windows Azure platform gives you:
- A familiar development experience
- On-demand scalability
- Reduced time-to-market for your applications
