# Deploying On Azure

Design and implement Azure cloud architectures using best practices for compute...

- Repository: https://github.com/ancoleman/ai-design-components (526 stars)
- Category: Design
- License: MIT
- Last updated: 2025-12-11
- Runs scripts: yes, review before use

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add ancoleman/ai-design-components --skill deploying-on-azure -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add ancoleman/ai-design-components --skill deploying-on-azure -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add ancoleman/ai-design-components --skill deploying-on-azure -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add ancoleman/ai-design-components --skill deploying-on-azure -g -a gemini-cli -y`
Claude Code plugin marketplace: `/plugin marketplace add ancoleman/ai-design-components`

## Description

Design and implement Azure cloud architectures using best practices for compute, storage, databases, AI services, networking, and governance. Use when building applications on Microsoft Azure or migrating workloads to Azure cloud platform.

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

# Azure Patterns

Design and implement Azure cloud architectures following Microsoft's Well-Architected Framework and best practices for service selection, cost optimization, and security.

## When to Use

Use this skill when:
- Designing new applications for Azure cloud
- Selecting Azure compute services (Container Apps, AKS, Functions, App Service)
- Architecting storage solutions (Blob Storage, Files, Cosmos DB)
- Integrating Azure OpenAI or Cognitive Services
- Implementing messaging patterns (Service Bus, Event Grid, Event Hubs)
- Designing secure networks with Private Endpoints
- Applying Azure governance and compliance policies
- Optimizing Azure costs and performance

## Core Concepts

### Service Selection Philosophy

Azure offers 200+ services. Choose based on:
1. **Managed vs. IaaS** - Prefer fully managed services (lower operational burden)
2. **Cost Model** - Consumption vs. dedicated capacity
3. **Integration Requirements** - Microsoft 365, Active Directory, hybrid cloud
4. **Control vs. Simplicity** - More control = more operational overhead

### Azure Well-Architected Framework (Five Pillars)

| Pillar | Focus | Key Practices |
|--------|-------|---------------|
| **Cost Optimization** | Maximize value within budget | Reserved Instances, auto-scaling, lifecycle management |
| **Operational Excellence** | Run reliable systems | Azure Policy, automation, monitoring |
| **Performance Efficiency** | Scale to meet demand | Autoscaling, caching, CDN |
| **Reliability** | Recover from failures | Availability Zones, multi-region, backup |
| **Security** | Protect data and assets | Managed Identity, Private Endpoints, Key Vault |

Reference `references/well-architected.md` for detailed pillar implementation patterns.

## Compute Service Selection

### Decision Framework

The rest: https://github.com/ancoleman/ai-design-components/blob/HEAD/skills/deploying-on-azure/SKILL.md