Tuesday 31 August 2010

Microsoft boxing up its Azure cloud | Beyond Binary - CNET News

Microsoft boxing up its Azure cloud | Beyond Binary - CNET News: "Microsoft is announcing on Monday that it plans to let businesses and partners run Windows Azure in their own data centers by purchasing a new server appliance.

The software company had previously hinted that customers might someday be able to host their own instances of the cloud-based operating system, but had yet to commit to that option.

The Windows Azure Platform Appliance will be made up of hundreds of servers, along with networking gear and other components in a container-size package. HP, Dell, and Fujitsu will be among the first to sell the appliances, although Redmond is offering few details, such as how much the appliances will cost or when they will be available."

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