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  • Blog Post: Head in the Clouds. Microsoft’s Cloud World Explained Part 1

    alanle_MS
    In this first post on Cloud Computing, I’ll cover Microsoft’s Cloud offerings; I’ll also discuss some of the cloud computing terms you may have heard about, as well as cover briefly what good cloud apps are. In the following two posts I’ll cover the Windows Azure Platform in more detail, and round off...
    on 19 Apr 2010

  • Blog Post: From Servers to Services. The Role for the IT Pro in the Cloud.

    alanle_MS
    The looming question for IT Pro’s regarding the cloud is “What is the future for my role?” Simply put, no one can say for sure. There are many factors to consider when answering that question. The cloud offerings are not identical, which affects the answer. There will be changes in roles. That’s not...
    on 28 May 2010

  • Blog Post: Creating a Private Cloud – Part 2: Configuration

    alanle_MS
    In this post I’ll carry on from part 1 and cover the configuration side of the System Center products to deliver Private Cloud type functionality. Where should you be after Part 1? So a quick recap from part 1, you should have Windows Server 2008 R2 installed, with the additional Roles and Features etc...
    on 8 Nov 2010

  • Blog Post: Creating a Private Cloud – Part 1: Setup

    alanle_MS
    Can I offer IT as a Service? Virtualization offers many benefits; it’s the technological change in our industry that underpins the Cloud Computing wave. With Virtualization, you can reduce the number of physical servers you own and maintain, reduce energy costs, even implement high availability solutions...
    on 22 Sep 2010

  • Blog Post: Windows Azure Platform. Inside the Cloud. Microsoft's Cloud World Explained Part 2.

    alanle_MS
    In this post we will explore the Windows Azure Platform in more detail. After reading it you'll have an understanding of the components that make up the platform, what functions they perform as well as an idea of what applications are good candidates to run on Windows Azure Platform and the considerations...
    on 6 May 2010

  • Blog Post: Put the Cloud to Work For Your Organization

    alanle_MS
    There are currently many misconceptions surrounding the Cloud and what it has to offer. The team I work on set out to help you becoming more knowledgeable. We think that once you get straight answers to questions about the Cloud you can also help guide others to a better understanding, thus take informed...
    on 19 Aug 2010

  • Blog Post: Virtual Machine Servicing Tool (VMST) 3.0 – Now Available!

    alanle_MS
    The increasing use of virtual machines—for purposes ranging from support of older operating system environments, power savings through to the deployment of Private Clouds—has created new challenges for IT. In particular, virtual machines may be left offline (stored in a non-operating state) for extended...
    on 5 Oct 2010