Comments on: Microsoft: Small Business Server Meets Cloud Computing

By: Joe Panettieri

Joe Panettieri — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:51:06 +0000

Update: Microsoft has confirmed plans for Windows Small Business Server Aurora, which links to the cloud. Details here. -jp

By: TamaraDigi

TamaraDigi — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:46:01 +0000

Hi Joe, thanks for the information.

I think that in the fast-moving world of web development; agencies are always under pressure to integrate ever richer, more compelling, more complex experiences into their customers’ websites. It’s important that agencies have the server capabilities to match their needs, the introductions of “Aurora” and “Vail” is great for SME Web VAPs working on-premise or via the hybrid cloud.
Companies can now find out which plan is best for them – here http://bit.ly/MicrosoftPartnerNetwork or get the overall picture of Microsoft’s web chemistry http://bit.ly/webstack32

By: Joe Panettieri

Joe Panettieri — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:29:57 +0000

Another follow-up from #WPC10 - Microsoft is launching a Windows Azure Appliance for private clouds and on-premises deployments. In some ways it sounds similar to Intel Hybrid Cloud. Here are some details about the Windows Azure appliance strategy. -jp

By: Joe Panettieri

Joe Panettieri — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:32:08 +0000

A few updates. Microsoft apparently is preparing two new low-end Windows Server releases, code-named Aurora and Vail.

Aurora apparently is a small business appliance. Vail apparently is a close cousin designed for the home. Microsoft may share more details here at Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC10).

Credit: Mary Jo Foley’s All About Microsoft blog broke the Aurora and Vail story.
-jp