This document contains the slides and script for a presentation on Windows Azure by John Weston from Microsoft. The presentation introduces cloud computing and defines it as running applications using shared computing resources that can scale on demand. It outlines the components of the Windows Azure platform including compute, storage, databases and services. It discusses how to get started with Windows Azure and pricing models. It also previews upcoming features like pre-configured virtual machines and enhanced storage capabilities. The goal is to answer questions about cloud computing, Microsoft's commitment to it, what Windows Azure is, cost savings potential, and its future direction.