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beginner
What is Serverless computing in Azure?
Serverless computing means you write code and Azure runs it without you managing servers. You pay only for the time your code runs. Azure handles scaling automatically.
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beginner
Define PaaS (Platform as a Service) in Azure.
PaaS provides a ready environment to build and run apps. Azure manages servers, storage, and networking. You focus on your app code and data.
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beginner
What does IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) offer in Azure?
IaaS gives you virtual machines and storage in Azure. You manage the OS, apps, and data. Azure manages the physical hardware.
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intermediate
When to choose Serverless over PaaS or IaaS?
Choose Serverless if you want to run small pieces of code on demand, with automatic scaling and no server management. Good for event-driven apps and unpredictable workloads.
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intermediate
What factors influence choosing between Serverless, PaaS, and IaaS?
Consider control level, management effort, scalability needs, cost model, and app complexity. Serverless is least management, IaaS most control, PaaS in between.
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Which Azure service model requires you to manage the operating system?
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In IaaS, you manage the OS and applications. Azure manages the hardware.
Which model automatically scales your code without server management?
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Serverless automatically scales and you don't manage servers.
If you want to focus only on app code and not infrastructure, which Azure model fits best?
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PaaS provides a platform to run apps without managing infrastructure.
Which model is best for unpredictable workloads with event-driven triggers?
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Serverless is ideal for event-driven, unpredictable workloads.
Which model gives you the most control over the environment?
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IaaS gives you control over OS, apps, and configurations.
Explain the main differences between Serverless, PaaS, and IaaS in Azure.
Think about who manages what and how much control you have.
You got /3 concepts.
Describe scenarios when you would choose Serverless, PaaS, or IaaS.
Consider workload type and management preferences.
You got /3 concepts.