EDABlog

Are Azure services a cloud or are they an ESB ?

While Azure does not have this it has FAR more than most ESB in terms of connecting clients to services. Sure it has router support

Azure >> ESB  (Internet hosted , with integrated  internet security , scalable)
Azure >> Cloud computing  ( not just Client - Service routing and hosting but also it has sender-receiver relay , multicast , firewall pass through ,   and enterprise-cloud security integration)


The big thing is people see it as a cloud .. however i think the biggest thing is it can redirect clients requests into your internal systems ( or partners!) in a secure manner with a global logon.  Or facilitate secure communication between clients and companies ( as well as B2B)

A lot of people say the Enterprise will not put services in the cloud - i dispute this.  VPNs are used to drive many branch offices which was not done earlier its a question how comfortable they are with the management and security.  Like outsourcing to india.