Redmond has to make an internal reorganization and has signed an agreement with NetApp in order to expand its cloud computing business.

Restructuring

Microsoft first handset division "Windows Azure" with his department "Server and Tools Business." This is the logic of things and allows the firm to solidify its offers private cloud consolidating its resources.

Collaboration

This also explains why Microsoft has contracted with NetApp covering virtualization technologies and private cloud, but also data management and storage. Administrators should use tools to interact more easily with each other, facilitating the management and maintenance of systems. Both companies should mainly focus on Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2, Microsoft System Center and NetApp storage systems.