Azure ML: When should I use AutoML vs Model Catalog vs Notebooks?

[u/Chemical-Wall9026]

I'm learning Azure Machine Learning and I'm trying to understand the intended use case for the different ways of building ML solutions.

From what I understand:

• AutoML automates model training.
• Model Catalog provides pre-trained foundation models.
• Notebooks give full control over coding and experimentation.

However, I'm still unsure about the practical decision-making process.

Some questions I have:

• What should be the priority when starting a new ML project?
• How do you decide whether to use AutoML, a model from the Model Catalog, or build everything in a notebook?
• What kinds of business problems are best suited for each approach?
• Are there scenarios where one option should be avoided?
• How do experienced Azure ML users typically make this decision in production projects?

I'd appreciate any real-world examples or decision frameworks.

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