azure-networking
Expert knowledge for Azure Networking development including troubleshooting, decision making, architecture & design patterns, and security. Use when designing hub-spoke VNets, Azure Firewall/NSG rules, App Gateway/Front Door WAF, DDoS, or fixing Microsoft.Network errors, and other Azure Networkin...
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Azure Networking Skill
This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Networking. Covers troubleshooting, decision making, architecture & design patterns, and security. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.
How to Use This Skill
IMPORTANT for Agent: Use the Category Index below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g.,
L35-L120), useread_filewith the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g.,[security.md](security.md)), useread_fileon the linked reference file
IMPORTANT for Agent: If
metadata.generated_atis more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. Ifmcp_microsoftdocstools are not available, suggest the user install it: Installation Guide
This skill requires network access to fetch documentation content:
- Preferred: Use
mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetchwith query stringfrom=learn-agent-skill. Returns Markdown. - Fallback: Use
fetch_webpagewith query stringfrom=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown. Returns Markdown.
Category Index
| Category | Lines | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Troubleshooting | L32-L36 | Diagnosing and resolving Microsoft.Network resource provisioning failures in Azure, including common error patterns, causes, and step-by-step remediation guidance. |
| Decision Making | L37-L41 | Guidance on choosing Azure network architectures: using region latency data, selecting secure topologies and app delivery options, and planning networking for remote and hybrid work scenarios. |
| Architecture & Design Patterns | L42-L46 | Routing and traffic flow design in Azure: analyzing control vs data plane paths, and building secure hub-spoke network architectures for web apps. |
| Security | L47-L50 | Zero Trust security for Azure networking: policies, NSGs, Azure Firewall, DDoS, App Gateway/Front Door WAF hardening, and securing virtual networks for web apps. |
Troubleshooting
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Troubleshoot Microsoft.Network failed provisioning states | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/networking/troubleshoot-failed-state |
Decision Making
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Use Azure region latency stats for architecture planning | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/networking/azure-network-latency |
Architecture & Design Patterns
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Design a secure hub-spoke network for Azure web apps | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/networking/cross-service-scenarios/design-secure-hub-spoke-network |
Security
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Azure Policy compliance controls to networking | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/networking/security-controls-policy |