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# Cost Architecting for Windows Azure

**[Maarten Balliauw](https://daily.dev/sources/maartenballiauw)** · 1 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

A short plug points to a TechNet Magazine article on designing applications for Windows Azure with cost in mind, arguing that cloud applications built like regular on-premises apps often end up with unexpected costs. The author also mentions an upcoming session on the topic for the Belgian Azure User Group.

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