Azure Architecture

This cloud computing system architecture diagram example was created on the base of the picture in the post "Windows Azure Solution Cookbook" from the Clint Edmonson's blog notsotrivial.net.
"The diagram you see ... is designed to provide a layered architectural overview of the developer and infrastructure services currently available in Windows Azure." [notsotrivial.net/ blog/ post/ 2012/ 07/ 02/ Windows-Azure-Solution-Cookbook.aspx]
The diagram example "Microsoft Azure reference architecture" was created using ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Azure Architecture solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

This example of cloud computing system architecture diagram was redesigned from the Wikimedia Commons file: Windows Azure Network and Computes Architecture.png. [commons.wikimedia.org/ wiki/ File:Windows_ Azure_ Network_ and_ Computes_ Architecture.png]
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 license. [creativecommons.org/ licenses/ by-sa/ 2.0/ ]
"Microsoft Azure (formerly Windows Azure before 25 March 2014) is a cloud computing platform and infrastructure, created by Microsoft, for building, deploying and managing applications and services through a global network of Microsoft-managed datacenters. It provides both PaaS and IaaS services and supports many different programming languages, tools and frameworks, including both Microsoft-specific and third-party software and systems." [Microsoft Azure. Wikipedia]
The diagram example "Microsoft Azure network and computes architecture" was created using ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Azure Architecture solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

The vector stencils library "Azure architecture - Enterprise" contains 80 Microsoft Azure architecture symbols.
Use this enterprise cloud icon set to design your cloud computing architecture diagrams.
"Enterprise cloud computing is the special case of utilizing cloud computing for competitive advantage through breakout opportunities both for cost savings and, more importantly, for business innovation in terms of unprecedented speed and agility with vastly improved collaboration among business partners and customers." [whatis.techtarget.com/ definition/ Enterprise-Cloud-Computing-FAQ]
The symbols example "Design elements - Azure architecture - Enterprise" is included in the Azure Architecture solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

This example of cloud computing system architecture diagram was created on the base of picture in the article "What is StorSimple?" by Sharon Smith from the Microsoft Azure website.
"Microsoft Azure StorSimple is an efficient, cost-effective, and manageable solution that eliminates many of the issues and expense associated with enterprise storage and data protection. It uses a proprietary device (the Microsoft Azure StorSimple device) and integrated management tools to provide a seamless view of all enterprise storage, including cloud storage." [azure.microsoft.com/ en-us/ documentation/ articles/ storsimple-overview/ ]
The diagram example "Microsoft Azure StorSimple architecture" was created using ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Azure Architecture solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

The vector stencils library "Azure architecture - Symbols" contains 23 pictograms that can be used in cloud computing architecture diagrams.
Use this icon set to design your Azure architecture diagrams with ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
The pictograms example "Design elements - Azure architecture - Symbols" is included in the Azure Architecture solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

The vector stencils library "Azure architecture - Cloud" contains 90 Microsoft Azure architecture symbols.
Use this cloud computing icon set to design your Azure architecture diagrams with ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
"Cloud computing allows application software to be operated using internet-enabled devices. Clouds can be classified as public, private, and hybrid. ...
Cloud computing relies on sharing of resources to achieve coherence and economies of scale, similar to a utility (like the electricity grid) over a network. At the foundation of cloud computing is the broader concept of converged infrastructure and shared services.
Cloud computing, or in simpler shorthand just "the cloud", also focuses on maximizing the effectiveness of the shared resources. Cloud resources are usually not only shared by multiple users but are also dynamically reallocated per demand. This can work for allocating resources to users. ... This approach should maximize the use of computing power thus reducing environmental damage as well since less power, air conditioning, rack space, etc. are required for a variety of functions. With cloud computing, multiple users can access a single server to retrieve and update their data without purchasing licenses for different applications." [Cloud computing. Wikipedia]
The symbols example "Design elements - Azure architecture - Cloud" is included in the Azure Architecture solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

The vector stencils library "Azure architecture - Deprecated" contains 10 deprecated Microsoft Azure architecture symbols.
Use this cloud computing icon set to design your Azure architecture diagrams with ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
The symbols example "Design elements - Azure architecture - Deprecated" is included in the Azure Architecture solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

The vector stencils library "Azure architecture - Virtual machines" contains 17 Virtual machines symbols.
Use this cloud computing icon set to design your Azure architecture diagrams with ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
"A virtual machine (VM) is a software implementation of a machine (for example, a computer) that executes programs like a physical machine. Virtual machines are separated into two major classes, based on their use and degree of correspondence to any real machine:
(1) A system virtual machine provides a complete system platform which supports the execution of a complete operating system (OS). These usually emulate an existing architecture, and are built with the purpose of either providing a platform to run programs where the real hardware is not available for use (for example, executing on otherwise obsolete platforms), or of having multiple instances of virtual machines leading to more efficient use of computing resources, both in terms of energy consumption and cost effectiveness (known as hardware virtualization, the key to a cloud computing environment), or both.
(2) A process virtual machine (also, language virtual machine) is designed to run a single program, which means that it supports a single process." [Virtual machine. Wikipedia]
The symbols example "Design elements - Azure architecture - Virtual machines" is included in the Azure Architecture solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.