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The Windows Azure platform combines cloud-based developer capabilities with storage, computational, and networking infrastructure services. The platform consists of three core products. Select a product to learn more.

Migration Assessment Tool
Guide your customers through considerations for how to update their applications when migrating to Windows Azure.

Windows Azure Platform Partner Offers
Get details about the Cloud Essentials Pack or a special offer for MSDN subscribers.

Windows Azure Marketplace
This service helps developers easily share, discover, purchase, and sell components, training, and complete solutions needed to build Windows Azure platform applications.

Partner Online Technical Communities
Access unlimited online technical support at no charge.

Microsoft Platform Ready
Get the technical tools and resources you need to ensure your application is compatible and to increase revenue opportunities. Then access marketing resources to help spread the word to your customers.

Windows Azure Platform Developer Center
Access a variety of developer resources, including community forums and blogs.

Deploy and Manage Windows Azure Applications with System Center
Microsoft System Center enables IT professionals to monitor and manage applications on Windows Azure, without purchasing additional hardware or software. This step-by-step evaluation shows you how to deploy and manage a Windows Azure application by using Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2.