3. Get more control & flexibility of the Windows Azure environment Developers IT Pros Easier migration of existing Windows applications to Windows Azure Use these capabilities within Windows Azure service model for lower management costs and improved agility Automated service management Best practices for the cloud

5. Web Role The role is hosted on IIS Worker Role The role is an executable (you can create your own web server, host a database, …) VM Role The role is the VM Use Windows services, scheduled tasks, etc. You configure and maintain the OS

10. Developers have full control over the OS image Ability to upload your own customized WS08R2 Enterprise images Operators can reboot, re- image and Remote Desktop Continue to benefit from automated service management, including service model enhancements described on subsequent slides

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