Microsoft Azure Architect Design (AZ-304) Practice Test

Which Azure service is best for managing parallel compute processes for workloads like image rendering?

1. Azure Virtual Machine scale set

2. Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

3. Azure Batch

4. Azure Container Service

The correct answer is: Azure Batch

The choice of Azure Batch as the best service for managing parallel compute processes, such as image rendering workloads, is grounded in its design purpose and functionality. Azure Batch is specifically built to handle large-scale parallel and high-performance computing applications. Key features of Azure Batch that make it ideal for this scenario include: - **Job Scheduling:** Azure Batch automates the deployment and scheduling of workloads. It can efficiently manage thousands of parallel tasks, distributing them across a pool of compute nodes while optimizing resource usage. - **Task Management:** The service allows for tasks to be broken down and executed concurrently. For workloads like image rendering, where numerous images may need to be processed simultaneously, Azure Batch provides the scalability and performance needed for these tasks. - **Resource Management:** Azure Batch can automatically scale compute resources up or down based on the workload demands. This means you can start with minimal resources and scale out as needed when processing large batches of images, significantly reducing costs by only using resources when required. In contrast, while Azure Virtual Machine scale sets provide load balancing and scaling for virtual machines, they don't inherently support batch processing and scheduling capabilities. Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is more suited for container orchestration and microservices rather than batch processing. Azure Container