Microsoft Private Cloud

With the release of Windows server 2012 (Release Candidate) and 2012 SystemCenterSuit, Microsoft has showed its commitment towards providing for one-shop cloud-hosting, cloud-management and app development tools.

Microsoft provides following management suits to help host & maintain Cloud services.

• Infrastructure Management
• Services Management
• Software Development
• Database Management

Check out below links to jump start cloud with windows:

• http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/private-cloud/default.aspx
• http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/video/private-cloud-jump-start-01-introduction-to-the-microsoft-private-cloud-with-system-center-2012
• http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Windows-Azure-Jump-Start-01-Windows-Azure-Overview