Windows Azure Platform

This book is devoted to one of the most advanced modern cloud platforms - Windows Azure. You will learn not only about the basic concepts of cloud computing, but also in real examples you will see how you can apply Windows Azure technology in your own tasks. In the second edition, such new features are considered as accessing a remote desktop, caching dynamic content and safe delivery of contents for SSL-protected compound.
The platform consists of three main parts: Windows Azure itself, Windows Azure Appfabric and SQL Azure. In this book, on specific examples, it is shown how to use various components, but separate or together. Recommended techniques for the integration of these technologies with existing systems are demonstrated