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Build and extend AI agents with Microsoft Foundry

Microsoft

A credible, hands-on introduction to agent extension patterns from the official Microsoft platform.

September 14, 2026

Developers building production AI agents on Azure

About

This Microsoft Learn module teaches how to construct AI agents that integrate grounded knowledge, perform data analysis, and execute custom functions. It covers extending agents with remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools for enhanced capability. Hands-on guidance from the official platform.

Who is it for

Intermediate developers familiar with AI basics who want to build production-ready agents using Microsoft's tooling and standards. Best suited for teams integrating agents into Azure-based applications.

Microsoft's official agent building guide

Published directly by Microsoft, this resource combines agent fundamentals with practical extension patterns including MCP support. It's grounded in production scenarios and aligns with enterprise AI tooling.

What you learn

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Build AI agents with grounded knowledge and data integration
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Implement custom functions and tools within agent workflows
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Extend agents using remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools
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Deploy and manage agents in production environments
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