Explore the evolving landscape of cloud computing, containerization, and orchestration in this insightful conference talk. Gain a high-level overview of the current state of cloud technologies, container platforms, and Kubernetes before delving into practical considerations for microservices architecture, data storage solutions, and application decomposition. Learn how Microsoft's open approach to technology is challenging traditional stereotypes and fostering collaboration across different platforms. Discover valuable insights for making informed decisions about cloud infrastructure, containerization strategies, and orchestration tools from the perspective of "Open at Microsoft."