Explore the evolution of Azure's compute options in this comprehensive conference talk from NDC Sydney. Delve into the journey from Cloud Services to modern containerization and microservices architecture. Learn about the trade-offs between different hosting models, DevOps practices, scalability requirements, and availability needs that impact long-term costs and decision-making. Discover how containerization has transformed the landscape and understand the challenges of transitioning from a monolithic mindset to microservices architecture. Gain insights into making informed decisions about compute options in the advancing cloud environment to ensure optimal outcomes for your projects.