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For categories with file links (e.g., `[security.md](security.md)`), use `read_file` on the linked reference file\n\n> **IMPORTANT for Agent**: If `metadata.generated_at` is more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. If `mcp_microsoftdocs` tools are not available, suggest the user install it: [Installation Guide](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/mcp/blob/main/README.md)\n\nThis skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content:\n- **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill`. Returns Markdown.\n- **Fallback**: Use `fetch_webpage` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown`. Returns Markdown.\n\n## Category Index\n\n| Category | Lines | Description |\n|----------|-------|-------------|\n| Troubleshooting | L32-L36 | Diagnosing and resolving Microsoft.Network resource provisioning failures in Azure, including common error patterns, causes, and step-by-step remediation guidance. |\n| 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. |\n| 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. |\n| 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. |\n\n### Troubleshooting\n| Topic | URL |\n|-------|-----|\n| Troubleshoot Microsoft.Network failed provisioning states | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/networking/troubleshoot-failed-state |\n\n### Decision Making\n| Topic | URL |\n|-------|-----|\n| Use Azure region latency stats for architecture planning | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/networking/azure-network-latency |\n\n### Architecture & Design Patterns\n| Topic | URL |\n|-------|-----|\n| 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 |\n\n### Security\n| Topic | URL |\n|-------|-----|\n| Apply Azure Policy compliance controls to networking | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/networking/security-controls-policy 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