Windows Server AppFabric

Windows Server AppFabric is a set of integrated technologies that make it easier to build, scale and manage Web and composite applications that run on IIS.

For Web applications, AppFabric provides caching capabilities to provide high-speed access, scale, and high availability to application data.

For composite applications, AppFabric makes it easier to build and manage services built using Windows Workflow Foundation and Windows Communication Foundation.

If you are looking for the Windows Azure AppFabric, which helps developers connect apps and services between Windows Azure and on-premises deployments, see the Windows Azure site.

Read the Introductory White Paper
This overview paper covers the capabilities that AppFabric provides, the scenarios where AppFabric is useful and WHY developers should NOT build application infrastructure.

Download the Software
Download Windows Server AppFabric directly, or see below for more options.

Get Training

Windows Server AppFabric Self-Paced Training Kit: 4 days of technical training for AppFabric Hosting and Caching, lectures, labs and pre-built virtual machine. Train yourself, train others.
Pro Windows Server AppFabric Book: Now available from APress, get all the details you need to start learning how to build applications. We are providing the first 4 chapters of the book, download chapter one. Chapter two coming soon.

Download Windows Server AppFabric

There are two options for downloading Windows Server AppFabric:

Direct Download of Windows Server AppFabric: Use this option if you are a developer or IT professional looking to build out a dedicated set of machines.

Web Platform Installer: Use this option for a fully integrated setup experience for a stand-alone installation, which includes Windows Server AppFabric.

Windows Server AppFabric Learning Resources

These learning resources will help you learn about Windows Server AppFabric's core capabilities:

Training & Documentation

Samples

White Papers

Hosting Services

Caching

Videos

Forums

AppFabric Training Kit

Product Documentation

Architectural Overview

Tutorials

AppFabric Wiki

	Microsoft AppFabric Samples Find a series of short, easy-to-understand examples
	Tail Spin Travel This is a sample travel booking application which highlights some of the most exciting features of the .NET Framework 4, Microsoft AppFabric, and Visual Studio 2010.