Get the Low Down on the Cloud Computing Architecture at the Microsoft Architecture Council 2008 Sessions

At Microsoft, cloud computing is a major component of our technology strategy and platform, and a rich and massively scalable cloud platform will be unveiled at PDC. Starting next month Microsoft will be holding Architecture Council sessions on “Cloud Computing and Impact on Architecture”. Come for a discussion on how Microsoft’s platform can be leveraged to create a new class of applications that are more connected, dynamic, and can extend existing IT investments towards cloud computing.

Please join us for this great opportunity to learn, share and network with your peers and other company leaders.

EVENT SUMMARY

Microsoft and Cloud Computing – Cloud computing represents the new wave of innovation that will significantly transform many aspects of computing as we know today. During this session, we will discuss Microsoft’s outlook and strategy in moving towards cloud computing; providing the next-generation cloud-based platform for building services in the cloud.

Microsoft Cloud Services Platform – Discussion on key components of the new Microsoft Cloud Services platform with an overview of .NET Services, SQL Server Data Services, and Foundational Services. A key component in cloud computing is the ability to compose multiple cloud-based services from different organizations into a logical unit to serve a specific purpose. However, connecting, orchestrating, and managing services in the cloud still require a level of sophistication similar to enterprise SOA implementations. We will take a look at an implementation of multiple-enterprise business applications utilizing Microsoft Cloud Services to facilitate cloud-based transactions that connect and span heterogeneous organizations.

Live Services Platform – Discussion on Microsoft's Live Mesh platform, a platform designed combine the world of the web and the world of digital devices. You will learn about the underlying service architecture behind this mass-scale cloud service and client platform, including services such as: FeedSync-based synchronization, accounts and security, P2P communications, pub-sub infrastructure, and the Mesh Operating Environment (MOE).

AGENDA

11:45 AM  Arrival

12:00 PM  Lunch and announcements

01:00 PM  Microsoft and Cloud Computing

02:30 PM  Microsoft Cloud Services Platform

04:00 PM  Live Services Platform

05:15 PM  Raffle and close

REGISTER

Register for a date and location near you! To register, please click on the link below or call 1.877.MSEVENT (1.877.673.8368).

11/18/2008
Mountain View, CA

12/4/2008
Los Angeles, CA

12/9/2008
Phoenix, AZ

12/11/2008
Irvine, CA

12/16/2008
Bellevue, WA

12/18/2008
San Francisco, CA