Agentic AI with Microsoft Foundry: Design and develop intelligent AI solutions and autonomous agents with Microsoft's Agent Framework

Master building purpose-built generative and agentic AI solutions with Microsoft Foundry and the Agent Framework, integrate enterprise data, fine-tune OpenAI models, and deploy secure, production-grade copilots on Azure.Key FeaturesBuild copilots and autonomous agents using Microsoft FoundryFine-tune OpenAI models and integrate enterprise knowledgeDeploy secure, scalable, and responsible AI solutions on AzurePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionAgentic AI with Microsoft Foundry is your complete guide to creating intelligent, enterprise-ready AI copilots and agents using Microsoft’s unified AI development platform. Whether you’re building with GPT models, integrating private data, or orchestrating multi-agent workflows, this book equips you with the technical foundation and practical skills to succeed.You’ll begin by mastering Microsoft Foundry essentials, including setting up your workspace, exploring the Model Catalog, and applying prompt engineering techniques for high-quality LLM outputs. You’ll then fine-tune large language models, implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and integrate cognitive search capabilities to give your AI real-world context.The second half of the book dives deep into building and extending AI agents using the Agent Framework, covering everything from configuring tools and connectors to orchestrating multi-agent systems capable of reasoning, retrieving, and acting autonomously. You’ll also learn how to evaluate and govern your AI responsibly, monitor deployments effectively, and scale solutions for enterprise use.By the end, you’ll have built a production-ready AI copilot that leverages Microsoft Foundry, OpenAI models, and Microsoft’s Agent Framework, bringing together intelligence, automation, and ethical AI design.What you will learnConfigure and navigate Microsoft Foundry projectsBuild copilots using GPT and OpenAI modelsApply prompt engineering and fine-tuning techniquesImplement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)Create intelligent agents with the Agent FrameworkConnect enterprise data and external APIs securelyOrchestrate multi-agent workflows and automationEvaluate, monitor, and deploy responsible AI systemsWho this book is forFor AI developers, data scientists, cloud engineers, and solution architects looking to design, fine-tune, and deploy intelligent AI solutions using Microsoft Foundry and the Agent Framework. Suitable for professionals exploring generative AI, Microsoft Copilot integrations, or autonomous enterprise agents. Basic familiarity with Python or cloud services is recommended but not required.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Generative and Agentic AISetting up Your Microsoft Foundry EnvironmentCore Concepts and Tools of Microsoft FoundryExploring Model Catalog and EvaluationFine-Tuning Models for Custom SolutionsBuilding Your First Agent with FoundryIntegrating Enterprise Data for Contextual AIAdvanced Agent Capabilities and Tool IntegrationMulti-Agent Orchestration and WorkflowsEvaluating AI Solutions and Responsible AIDeploying and Integrating AI ApplicationsScaling Solutions and Future Trends Read more