Microsoft has declared the planned retirement of Azure Media Services by June 30, 2024, emphasizing the need for a seamless transition. DigitalOcean is highlighted as a natural choice for migration due to its robust infrastructure, customer success commitment, transparent pricing models, and seamless integration with Ant Media Server. To transition, users can create an Ant Media Server Enterprise Edition Droplet on DigitalOcean, choosing a suitable instance type based on their use case. The platform offers strong reliability, performance, flexible pricing, and comprehensive support, ensuring uninterrupted streaming services even during peak demand.