Agent Harness in Microsoft Agent Framework Announced
Microsoft is introducing Agent Harness within the Microsoft Agent Framework, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates via the MCP server. This feature aims to help users stay informed about Azure product and feature developments to meet their cloud investment needs. It is currently in preview for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers.
- →AI-powered Azure Updates Discovery
- →Availability and Usage
- →Additional Resources
Features (1) ›
- AI-powered Azure Updates Discovery
Agent Harness in the Microsoft Agent Framework enables AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates through the MCP server. This feature helps users stay informed about the latest developments in Azure products and features.
Notes (2) ›
- Availability and Usage
The feature is currently in preview for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers. A limited offering is available for select customers for non-production use and testing, with a fully released, production-ready product expected.
- Additional Resources
Users can access the Microsoft Azure Blog for the latest security solutions, community support for expert answers, and provide feedback on Azure features. Azure is highlighted as being available in more regions than any other cloud provider.
https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=563546
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