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Getting Started With Cloud and Datacenter Solutions

Resources for IT Professionals who want to architect, plan, and implement cloud and datacenter solutions with Microsoft technologies.

 

Explore

Find out more about Microsoft's technical perspective on private and hybrid cloud scenarios, as well as key definitions that help set a common understanding before exploring cloud and datacenter architecture and solutions.

 

 

Architect and Plan

Architectural models, principles, patterns, and design considerations that drive best practice based solution design.

 

Solutions

Guidance for designing, implementing, and operating relevant cloud and datacenter solutions.

 

Community

Connect with others in the community to share your knowledge and learn from others. Get recommendations and technical information from Microsoft’s technical community.

 

 

What's New?

Coming Soon: Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview

Register to be notified when the product evaluation is available. Get an overview of Windows Server 2012 R2.

 

From the blog:

Events

TechEd North America 2013

New Orleans, LA - June 3 - 6

Hands-on learning, deep product exploration, & countless opportunities to build relationships with a community of Microsoft experts and your peers.

 

TechEd Europe 2013

Madrid, Spain - June 25 - 28

Hands-on learning, deep product exploration, & countless opportunities to build relationships with a community of Microsoft experts and your peers.

Resources

Download: Microsoft System Center Private Cloud Evaluation Software

Microsoft System Center Private Cloud Evaluation Software includes System Center 2012 SP1 plus an optional Windows Server 2012 download.

 

Microsoft Virtual Academy

MVA provides courses on the Microsoft private cloud that will help you develop an understanding of Microsoft’s vision for cloud computing -- from the business perspective to the technical level.

 

TechNet Virtual Lab: System Center 2012 SP1 Lab 3 - Private Cloud

This lab will guide you through how to deploy a failover cluster, configure user roles, create a dashboard view, configure advanced cluster settings, and design a multi-tier service template.