So lets see, me and my puny server vs Azure. I already have Server 08 R2 up, Sharepoint 2010, SQL 2008 R2, and Lync 2010. I have the developer Team Foundation Server as I am a developer and it seems to be a prudent install given it plays nice with the above. So am I missing anything on my private cloud? Windows MVP, paid Remote Assistance is available for XP, Vista and Windows 7. My page on Video Card Problems is now my most popular landing page. See my gaming site for game reviews etc. Developer | Windows IT | Chess | Economics | Hardcore Games | Vegan Advocate | PC Reviews

Hello, I think it will be better to ask here: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/windowsazureplatform This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights. Microsoft Student Partner 2010 / 2011 Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows 7, Configuring Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator

I only wanted to clone the software stack on my box Looks like Azure uses multiple servers only due to the work load, my puny Sempron has to work hard Windows MVP, XP, Vista, 7. Expanding into Windows Server 2008 R2, SQL Server, SharePoint etc My page on Video Card Problems is now my most popular landing page. See my gaming site for game reviews etc. Developer | Windows IT | Chess | Economics | Hardcore Games | Vegan Advocate | PC Reviews

Hello, if you think about a creating a private cloud please see: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg610625.aspx http://www.microsoft.com/virtualization/en/us/private-cloud-get-started.aspx http://blogs.technet.com/b/alanlemarquand/archive/2010/09/22/creating-a-private-cloud-part-1-setup.aspx http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/how-to-create-and-configure-a-private-cloud-in-system-center-virtual-machine-manager-2012-part-1.aspxBest regards Meinolf Weber Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.

Those are good references but I am a tad more advanced. I looked over Office 365 offerings and I see my stack now resembles that offering. The only difference is my box hosts the software. I added Team Foundation Server after inquiring about safety and compatibility on MSDN My goal is to have a strong server that can deliver from a development point of view. I have that more or less licked. I have not needed the VM Manger as I use remote desktop which seems to be 10x more useful. Windows MVP, XP, Vista, 7. Expanding into Windows Server 2008 R2, SQL Server, SharePoint etc My page on Video Card Problems is now my most popular landing page. See my gaming site for game reviews etc. Developer | Windows IT | Chess | Economics | Hardcore Games | Vegan Advocate | PC Reviews