AppFabric components
Quite some confusion around what AppFabric is lately. Probably due to all the name changes. It breaks down in an on premise and cloud variant:
1. Windows Server AppFabric (on premise)
It's a set of integrated technologies that make it easier to build, scale and manage Web and composite applications that run on IIS. Consists of:
- Distributed Caching (code named "Velocity")
- Service and Workflow Management (code named "Dublin")
2. Windows Azure Platform AppFabric (in the cloud)
Code named .NET Services or BizTalk services longer ago.
It helps to connect apps and services between Windows Azure and on-premises deployments. Consists of:
- AppFabric Access Control
- AppFabric Service Bus
Guess that the confusion comes from that the two variants actually don't have anything in common.