Explore AWS compute options through this 55-minute conference talk from AWS re:Invent 2025 that examines Amazon ECS's multiple compute configurations for optimizing performance, cost, and operational requirements. Dive into the technical architecture, operational models, and cost implications of AWS Fargate, Amazon ECS Managed Instances, and self-managed EC2 with Amazon ECS through real-world scenarios. Learn to identify inflection points for matching compute options to specific application patterns including batch processing, web services, and data-intensive workloads, gaining practical insights into when and how to leverage each compute type effectively for your cloud infrastructure needs.