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Contents
Introduction to the Windows Azure Book Series
Introduction to Windows Azure Hybrid Cloud
Chapter 1: What Is Hybrid IT?
The Thing They Call the “Cloud”
Cloud Service Models
What are the Trends that You Should Watch?
What are the Characteristics of a Cloud?
Private Clouds
Hybrid Cloud
Summary
Chapter 2: Why is the Hybrid Cloud Important to My Business?
Everyone Else is Doing it
Cutting Costs for the Short Term
Outsourcing Data Security Responsibilities
A Case for Hybrid Cloud
Summary
Chapter 3: Project Planning
Envisioning and Scoping
Mapping Technical Solutions to Business Objectives (Building Business Requirements)
Formulating Technical Requirements
Prioritizing Your Objectives
Building the Solution
Summary
Chapter 4: What You Need to Know About Windows Azure As a Platform
Execution Models
Data Management
Messaging and Integration Components
Supporting Services
Software Development Kits
Summary
Chapter 5: Private Cloud Components and Services That Help to Build Hybrid Clouds
The Cloud Management Platform
Integrating System Center and Windows Azure
Networking
Identity Management
Summary
Chapter 6: Hybrid Options in Windows Azure
On-Premises Service Integrated with Cloud Service
Cloud Service Integrated with On-Premises Service
Cloud Bursting, or Batching at Scale
Development and Test Cloud Infrastructure
Windows Azure as a Disaster Recovery (DR) Site
Service Bus as an Integration Hub
Enabling Modern Applications
Virtual Desktops in Windows Azure
Summary
Chapter 7: Designing for Resiliency and Scalability
Building Resilient Solutions
Designing for Business Continuity
Planning Hybrid Cloud Site Disaster Recovery
Designing Scalable Hybrid Cloud Solutions
Summary
Chapter 8: Optimizing for Performance
Cloud Application Performance Fundamentals
Optimizing Network Throughput and Latency
Summary
Chapter 9: Monitoring and Management for Successful Operations
Change Is the New Normal
Monitoring the Hybrid Cloud
Unified Management
Summary
Chapter 10: Final Hybrid Cloud Considerations
How Do I Execute My Hybrid Cloud Initiative?
Embracing Continual Improvement
When Is It Time to Jump Onboard?
The Time is Now — the Tipping Point
Summary
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