🚀 Azure Compute Cheat Sheet: How to Pick the Perfect Option for Your Workloads

👋 Introduction

You’ve decided to move to the cloud, but now Azure is throwing VMs, AKS, Functions, and a bunch of acronyms at you like a high-speed ping-pong match. 🤯

Which one should you choose? How do you avoid accidentally racking up a massive bill? 💸

Relax. This cheat sheet is here to help. No jargon, no fluff — just a straightforward guide to picking the right Azure compute option for your workload. Let’s dive in! 🚀

Meet the Azure Compute Family

Think of Azure compute options like vehicles 🚗 — each one is built for a specific purpose.

Choosing the Right Azure Compute Option

Here’s a no-BS breakdown of which option you need, based on real-world scenarios. 👇

🌎 “I Just Need to Host My Website”

• If it’s a simple static site (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) → 🏆 Azure Static Web Apps (Free SSL, CDN, GitHub Actions)
• If you just need cheap static file hosting → 💰 Azure Storage Websites (No backend, lowest cost)