Compute

Primarily for performing calculations, executing logic and running applications
On-demand & computing service for running cloud-based applications
Provides computing resources like multi-core processors and supercomputers via virtual machines and containers.
Provides serverless computing to run apps without requiring infrastructure setup or configuration.
Pay only for the resources you use and only for as long as you're using them.
Four common techniques for performing compute in Azure:
- Virtual machines ^{IaaS: Infrastructure as a Service}
- Containers
- Azure App Service
- Serverless computing

Choosing a computing strategy

"All or nothing" is not needed when choosing a cloud computing strategy.
Each provides benefits as well as tradeoffs against other options.
E.g. serverless computing removes the need for you to manage infrastructure
- Serverless computing expects work to be completed quickly; usually within seconds or less.
- You might run your core application on a virtual machine or container but offload some of the data processing onto a serverless app.
📝 Most control to least control: Virtual machines, containers, serverless computing
Learn more: Overview of Azure compute options