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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?

Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview is available!

 

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Events

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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.