azure-extended-zones
Expert knowledge for Azure Extended Zones development including decision making, and configuration. Use when building, debugging, or optimizing Azure Extended Zones applications. Not for Azure Virtual Network (use azure-virtual-network), Azure Virtual Network Manager (use azure-virtual-network-manager), Azure Traffic Manager (use azure-traffic-manager).
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Azure Extended Zones Skill
This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Extended Zones. Covers decision making, and configuration. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.
How to Use This Skill
IMPORTANT for Agent: This file may be large. Use the Category Index below to locate relevant sections, then use
read_filewith specific line ranges (e.g.,L136-L144) to read the sections needed for the user's question This skill requires network access to fetch documentation content. Usemcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetchto retrieve full articles.
- Fallback: Use the built-in
WebFetchtool if the Microsoft Learn MCP server is not available.
Category Index
| Category | Lines | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Making | L30-L34 | Guidance on when and how to buy Reserved Instances or Savings Plans for Extended Zones, including cost considerations, eligibility, and purchase workflows. |
| Configuration | L35-L39 | Configuring Extended Zones access: registering subscriptions, requesting zone access, and creating custom Azure Policy definitions to govern Extended Zones usage. |
Decision Making
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Choose and purchase RIs or Savings Plans in Extended Zones | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/extended-zones/purchase-reservations-savings-plans |
Configuration
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Create custom Azure Policy definitions for Extended Zones | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/extended-zones/create-azure-policy |
| Register subscriptions and request Extended Zone access | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/extended-zones/request-access |