Introducing Ceilometer, the OpenStack project for metering and collecting usage data from cloud platform components for billing and analytics.
A hands-on guide to installing and configuring the Windows Azure Services for Windows Server technical preview in a private datacenter environment.
Author celebrates receiving the Microsoft MVP award for the fourth year, specifically for contributions to the Windows Azure technical community.
Discusses the maturity of cloud platforms like Azure and AWS, urging businesses to adopt Tier 1 public clouds for true cloud benefits.
Analysis of Windows Azure's new web hosting features, highlighting improved deployment but noting limitations in control and configuration for developers.
A summary of the AZUG Windows Azure Saturday hackathon event, including the format, registration system, and innovative applications developed by participants.
Discusses how cloud platforms like Windows Azure are democratizing IT, enabling rapid, scalable application development for startups and large organizations alike.
Explains the benefits and technical reasons for using the Windows Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN) to improve web application performance.
A critique of AWS based on a Sydney event, focusing on documentation gaps, lack of public roadmap, and suggestions for smaller customers.
Analyzes the environmental claims of cloud computing and data centers, questioning if they are truly 'green' without solid quantitative evidence.
A developer details their recent work on packaging OpenStack for Debian, including pushing the Essex 2 milestone and implementing ISO boot support.
Using StructureMap dependency injection profiles to easily switch between cloud (Azure) and on-premise implementations for storage and services.
Analysis of how multi-tenant architecture dramatically reduces IT infrastructure costs compared to physical servers and virtualization.
A developer explains the cost-effectiveness, global traffic management, and CDN benefits of using Windows Azure for the MyGet package hosting service.
Explores resistance to disruptive tech like open source and cloud computing, analyzing why businesses often stick with legacy systems despite clear advantages.
A technical guide on configuring wildcard domain bindings for multi-tenant applications using the Windows Azure Accelerator for Web Roles.
A review of the 'Microsoft Windows Azure Development Cookbook', praising its practical recipes and depth for Azure developers.
A developer shares their journey learning Windows Azure, highlighting challenges in migrating applications to the cloud and the need for better architectural practices.
A guide to using the Windows Azure Accelerator for Web Roles to quickly deploy and manage a multi-site web farm on the Azure platform.
An early look at Windows Azure AppFabric Applications, exploring its new container-based architecture and how it redefines PaaS for easier Azure component integration.
