How does Azure Resource Manager (ARM) differ from classic deployment models in Azure, and what are the advantages of using ARM templates for infrastructure deployment?

ARM template is a JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) file that defines the infrastructure and configuration for your project. The template uses declarative syntax, which lets you state what you intend to deploy without having to write the sequence of programming commands to create it.

When would you choose Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) over other Azure services for deploying and managing containerized applications, and what are the benefits of using AKS in such scenarios?

What are some advanced features of Azure Blob Storage, and how are they utilized in real-world applications for data storage and management?

Could you elaborate on the role of Azure Resource Manager (ARM) in orchestrating and managing Azure resources, and how it streamlines deployment and management tasks compared to classic deployment models?

In what scenarios would you recommend using Azure SQL Database over SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines, and vice versa?