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Architecture

This guidance describes architectural concepts for building distributed systems both in the cloud and on-premises, and shows how the Particular Service Platform helps organizations follow those concepts, implement specific architectural styles, and make associated technology choices.

Concepts

Architectural concepts are generally applicable, regardless of which specific technologies or platforms are used. They include, but are not limited to:

Azure

Microsoft Azure is a popular cloud platform for building and running distributed systems. The Azure architectural guidance included here focuses on the integration of the Particular Service Platform with Azure technologies and services, with reference to architecture styles and technology choices.

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Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Amazon Web Services provides cloud products and solutions for building and running distributed systems. The AWS architectural guidance provides information about integrating the Particular Service Platform with AWS technologies and architecture styles.

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The Particular Service Platform

The goal of the Platform is to provide a set of tools that make it easier to build and maintain messaging systems. These tools are based on industry-standard architectural concepts and enable developers to focus on more important challenges, such as gaining a better understanding of their business domains.

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