Tag: Windows Azure

How much is this gonna cost? – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 15 of 31)

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Sure, we know that Windows Azure is Microsoft’s cloud solution for Platform-as-a-Service (Paas) and now Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), becoming not only a platform for globally scalable applications, but also a foundation and an extension of your IT infrastructure.  But… http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm“What is this going to cost me, Kevin?” That’s a good question.  And fortunately for you and … Continue reading How much is this gonna cost? – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 15 of 31)

31 Days of Servers in the Cloud–Use PowerShell to create a VM in Windows Azure (Part 14 of 31)

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As I’m sure most of you reading this already know, PowerShell is THE tool for automation and management, and the foundation for the configuration of effectively all products from Microsoft these days, as well as many other companies.  So it shouldn’t surprise you (especially if you’ve been following our “31 Days of Servers in the … Continue reading 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud–Use PowerShell to create a VM in Windows Azure (Part 14 of 31)

31 Days of Servers in the Cloud – Creating Azure Virtual Machines with App Controller (Part 13 of 31)

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As you know, if you’ve been following our series, “31 Days of Servers in the Cloud”, Windows Azure can become an extension of your datacenter, and allow you to run your servers in the cloud. “We get it, Kevin.” And you’ve seen excellent articles in this series already, describing how to use the Windows Azure … Continue reading 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud – Creating Azure Virtual Machines with App Controller (Part 13 of 31)

Step-by-Step: Connecting System Center 2012 App Controller to Windows Azure (Part 12 of 31)

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The article I’m writing for part 13 our “31 Days of Servers in the Cloud” series involves using App Controller to create a virtual machine.  But to do this, you first need to connect and associate App Controller (a component of System Center 2012) with your Windows Azure subscription. So in today’s Part 12, as … Continue reading Step-by-Step: Connecting System Center 2012 App Controller to Windows Azure (Part 12 of 31)

31 Days of Servers in the Cloud – Linux. Yeah, you heard me. (Part 11 of 31)

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“Seriously?  Linux?” Absolutely.  Windows Azure will run pretty much anything you can run as x86/x64 virtual machines.  And Microsoft even supports several “flavors” of Linux running in our cloud. In today’s part eleven of our “31 Days of Servers in the Cloud”, my friend Keith Mayer gives you the run-down, and even delivers a step-by-step … Continue reading 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud – Linux. Yeah, you heard me. (Part 11 of 31)

TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators – How Datacastle uses Windows Azure to Protect Business Data

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn this episode I talk with Craig Blessing, Vice President at Datacastle.   We discuss how his company uses Windows Azure to protect business data.  Tune in as he outlines for us Datacastle’s innovative cloud solutions which help organizations have secure, anytime, anywhere access to their data. https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/TechNet+Radio/TechNet-Radio-Cloud-Innovators--How-Datacastle-uses-Windows-Azure-to-Protect-Business-Data/player?w=512&h=288 After watching this video, follow these next steps: … Continue reading TechNet Radio: Cloud Innovators – How Datacastle uses Windows Azure to Protect Business Data

31 Days of Servers in the Cloud–The Complete Series

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If you’re interested in the full list of articles in our “31 Days of Servers in the Cloud” Windows Azure Virtual Machines and IaaS series… “I’m interested in the links to the full series, Kevin.” http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmI was just getting to that.  Anyway… here it is.  ENJOY! And in case you haven’t had a chance to … Continue reading 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud–The Complete Series

31 Days of Servers in the Cloud–What is Azure Virtual Networking? (Part 9 of 31)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htm Today we’re going to introduce you to how networking works in Windows Azure.  More specifically, my east-coast counterpart Bob Hunt has created today’s Part 9 of our “31 Days of Servers in the Cloud” series, focusing on networking and connectivity options. For example – Do you want to treat your Windows Azure based virtual … Continue reading 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud–What is Azure Virtual Networking? (Part 9 of 31)

31 Days of Servers in the Cloud–Setting up Windows Azure Management (Part 8 of 31)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmIn today’s article in our “31 Days of Servers in the Cloud” series, my friend Brian Lewis gives us a simple method of setting up management of Windows Azure. “But Kevin.. don’t I just use the Windows Azure portal?” Sure.. you can do a lot with that.  But if you need to use other tools … Continue reading 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud–Setting up Windows Azure Management (Part 8 of 31)