Historically, Azure Machine Learning workspaces were offered in two editions: Basic and Enterprise. The primary differentiator was access to low-code and no-code graphical user interface (GUI) tools. The Enterprise edition was required for using the GUI-based Azure Machine Learning designer and the GUI for automated machine learning (AutoML). The Basic edition was focused on a code-first experience using the SDK and CLI.

While the Enterprise edition has since been retired and all its features are now included in the standard workspace, this question reflects the historical distinction that is often tested. Core functionalities like creating compute instances and datasets were available in both editions.

B. Creating a compute instance is a fundamental compute management task that was available in both Basic and Enterprise editions.

D. Creating a dataset is a core data management capability that was available in both Basic and Enterprise editions.

1. Microsoft Azure Documentation

"What's new in Azure Machine Learning?". In the September 2021 archive

the retirement of the Enterprise edition is announced. It states

"All existing Enterprise edition workspaces will be automatically upgraded to the Basic edition

which now includes all the features of the Enterprise edition at no extra cost." This confirms there was a distinction and that features previously exclusive to Enterprise (like the Designer and AutoML GUI) were moved to the standard tier.

2. Microsoft Learn

"What is Azure Machine Learning designer?". Section: "Get started with designer". This document describes the designer as a "drag-and-drop interface" for building machine learning pipelines without writing code

which was a hallmark feature of the former Enterprise edition.

3. Microsoft Learn

"What is automated machine learning (AutoML)?". Section: "When to use AutoML: classification

regression

& forecasting". This page describes the ability to use the Azure Machine Learning studio UI for a "no-code" experience

which was the capability provided by the Enterprise edition.