Chapter 1. Know Windows Azure Pack and Its Architecture

In this chapter, we will learn about Microsoft Cloud OS vision and the role of Windows Azure Pack within it. This chapter will help in understanding Windows Azure Pack cloud solution overview, capabilities, and service offerings with building blocks. Later, we will cover the architecture of Windows Azure Pack components and their deployment models in test and production environments.

We will be covering the following topics in this chapter:

• Microsoft Cloud OS vision
• What is Windows Azure Pack?
• Windows Azure Pack capabilities and offerings
• Windows Azure Pack architectural components and functionalities
• Windows Azure Pack cloud solution building blocks
• Windows Azure Pack deployment models
• Integrating Windows Azure Pack and System Center Suite for IaaS services