Recently I've been using Microsoft's cloud computing platform Azure. This platform allows me to create a SQL server in the cloud and reference it from my applications. It does much more, but that is my current use for it.
The neat thing about the cloud is:
- I only pay for the usage I have
- It can scale to meet the needs of as many users as I have
- It can scale to meet sudden spikes and usage and scale back down once done
- It can block traffic all the way down to the IP address coming in, making it secure enough for me
- I can use the existing toolset in .NET while using a cloud based technology
I'm excited about Azure and the possibilities it will provide me. Cloud computing is really cool!
References:
Windows Azure. Retrieved June 12, 2010 from http://www.microsoft.com/windowsazure/
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