Candidate architectures
There are three ways that we decided to tackle this problem. Each possible solution brings with it some benefits and risks.
Candidate architecture #1 Azure Platform AppFabric Service Bus
Although going with a Windows Azure solution may be a bit aggressive for a more traditional IT shop, there are strategic benefits to seriously considering a publish/subscribe solution hosted in the cloud.
Solution design aspects
While not dealing with an enormous load, the solution does require us to deal with a varied usage profile and bursts of changes. A cloud-based infrastructure is an asset when we have inconsistent load and wish to design a solution that scales up or down based on our needs. Likewise, our clients need to pay only for ...
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