Start with the Data Science Virtual Machines images. The image offers preconfigured access to data science tools. These tools include PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, Jupyter, Visual Studio Code, Azure CLI, and PySpark. When used with GPUs, the image also includes Nvidia drivers, CUDA Toolkit, and cuDNN. These images serve as your baseline image. If you need more software, add it via a script at boot time or embed into a custom image. They maintain compatibility with your orchestration solutions., AI workloads require specialized virtual machines (VMs) to handle high computational demands and large-scale data processing. Choosing the right VMs optimizes resource use and accelerates AI model development and deployment. The following table provides an overview of recommended compute options., Explore the best cloud and on-premises AI hosting platforms to find the ideal platform for scaling and managing your AI models effectively..