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JimH

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More Computing in the Cloud
« on: July 12, 2010, 10:29:15 am »
We've discussed this in the past, but every time I see these container computer arrays, I'm astonished by the scale.



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Microsoft is announcing on Monday that it plans to let businesses and partners run Windows Azure in their own data centers by purchasing a new server appliance.

The software company had previously hinted that customers might someday be able to host their own instances of the cloud-based operating system, but had yet to commit to that option.

The Windows Azure Platform Appliance will be made up of hundreds of servers, along with networking gear and other components in a container-size package. HP, Dell, and Fujitsu will be among the first to sell the appliances, although Redmond is offering few details, such as how much the appliances will cost or when they will be available.


Full article at CNET:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-20010124-56.html?tag=newsEditorsPicksArea.0
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Re: More Computing in the Cloud
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2010, 07:53:06 am »
Is that Benn600's house?
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Re: More Computing in the Cloud
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2010, 07:21:25 am »
Quote from: Mr ChriZ on July 17, 2010, 07:53:06 am
Is that Benn600's house?
LOL I sure would love to see some pictures of his house though as it sounds like he has an awesome setup.
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Re: More Computing in the Cloud
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2010, 04:32:27 pm »
My last post was exactly two months ago on May 26th.  What a funny way to return!  I actually moved from Iowa to California now that I'm all done with school (for the near future anyway).  I suppose there are Media Center users here just like there were in Iowa, lol.

The Other Hardware category has been very quiet since I last looked--woah just a few select posts since back then.
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Re: More Computing in the Cloud
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2010, 05:33:13 pm »
i was worried. good to see you back. :)

Quote from: benn600 on July 26, 2010, 04:32:27 pm
The Other Hardware category has been very quiet since I last looked--woah just a few select posts since back then.
and you where missed indeed.

 8)
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Re: More Computing in the Cloud
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2010, 06:28:32 pm »
Auhhh, that's nice. (wipes tear)  haha

Now to just find the time to dream up crazy posts...
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Re: More Computing in the Cloud
« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2010, 06:56:11 pm »
And to the scale aspect of this post, I was fortunate to have a former student who worked at the NASA Ames supercomputer facility, and had a fine tour of:

http://www.nas.nasa.gov/Resources/Systems/systems.html
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Re: More Computing in the Cloud
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2010, 07:45:35 pm »
Quote from: MrC on July 26, 2010, 06:56:11 pm
And to the scale aspect of this post, I was fortunate to have a former student who worked at the NASA Ames supercomputer facility, and had a fine tour of:

http://www.nas.nasa.gov/Resources/Systems/systems.html
Wow.  Wow.  Wow.
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