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Virtualization is not Private Cloud

Recently I was asked few times what is the difference between virtualization and private cloud. There are distinct differences between virtualization and private cloud. They are not the same thing. Virtualization is just the first step towards private cloud. According to NIST defination, a private or public cloud should have following characteristics. These are the [...]

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Understanding Windows Azure AppFabric Access Control Service

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There are tons of technical resources out there detailing how to implement/code ACS, which I will share at the end of this post.  So I’m not going to go through those.  The goal here is to give you an understanding of what ACS is on a high level and why you might need it when [...]

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Singapore Windows IT Pro User Group – June Meet Up

Session 1 – Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service Abstract: AD LDS provides directory storage and access for applications, AD LDS uses the same standard application programming interfaces (APIs) as Active Directory to manage and access the application data. The resulting conceptual and programming compatibility makes AD LDS ideal for applications that require directory services, but [...]

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