Azure SDK January 2026: Microsoft Foundry Agents Service, GPT-5 Integration, and Knowledge Base APIs

Microsoft’s January 2026 Azure SDK release represents the most significant AI-focused update in the SDK’s history. This release introduces the Microsoft Foundry Agents Service integration, support for GPT-5, GPT-5-mini, and GPT-5-nano models in Azure AI Search, and a complete rebranding of “Knowledge Agent” to “Knowledge Base” with expanded capabilities. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore […]

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Migration Guide: From Semantic Kernel & AutoGen to Microsoft Agent Framework – Part 10

Complete migration guide from Semantic Kernel and AutoGen to Microsoft Agent Framework. Before/after code examples and step-by-step instructions.

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MCP Integration & External Tool Connectivity in Microsoft Agent Framework – Part 9

Connect AI agents to external tools via Model Context Protocol. Learn MCP servers, Microsoft 365 integration, and building custom MCP servers.

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Production-Ready Agents: Observability, Security & Deployment – Part 8

Deploy AI agents to production with enterprise-grade observability, security, and resilience. Complete guide to OpenTelemetry, content safety, and Azure deployment.

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Multi-Agent Orchestration Patterns in Microsoft Agent Framework – Part 7

Master the five orchestration patterns: Sequential, Concurrent, Handoff, Group Chat, and Magentic. Learn when to use each pattern.

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Workflows: Graph-Based Agent Orchestration in Microsoft Agent Framework – Part 6

Build graph-based workflows connecting multiple agents. Learn executors, edges, conditional routing, and checkpointing for complex business processes.

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