azure-information-protection
About azure-information-protection
azure-information-protection is a guidance skill for Azure Information Protection, covering best practices, decisions, configuration, and deployment. It combines local references with network-based Microsoft documentation retrieval.
Key features
- 01RMS connector health monitoring
- 02Azure RMS and AD RMS selection
- 03MSIPC client configuration
- 04RMS connector deployment
- 05AD RMS migration guidance
Use cases
- 01Monitor RMS connector health
- 02Compare Azure RMS and AD RMS
- 03Configure servers to use the RMS connector
- 04Plan migration from AD RMS to AIP
MCP support
The skill can retrieve documentation through mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch, with fetch_webpage as a fallback.
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
npx skills add https:/ / github.com/ microsoftdocs/ agent-skills --skill azure-information-protectionAfter installing, type/azure-information-protectionin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Details
From the project READMEAzure Information Protection Skill
This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Information Protection. Covers best practices, decision making, configuration, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.
How to Use This Skill
IMPORTANT for Agent: Use the Category Index below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g.,
L35-L120), useread_filewith the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g.,[security.md](security.md)), useread_fileon the linked reference file
IMPORTANT for Agent: If
metadata.generated_atis more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. Ifmcp_microsoftdocstools are not available, suggest the user install it: Installation Guide
This skill requires network access to fetch documentation content:
- Preferred: Use
mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetchwith query stringfrom=learn-agent-skill. Returns Markdown. - Fallback: Use
fetch_webpagewith query stringfrom=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown. Returns Markdown.
Category Index
| Category | Lines | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Best Practices | L32-L36 | Monitoring and troubleshooting Azure RMS connector health, tracking Azure Rights Management usage, and interpreting logs/metrics for ongoing protection service reliability. |
| Decision Making | L37-L41 | Guidance on choosing between Azure Rights Management and on-premises AD RMS, including feature, deployment, security, and migration considerations. |
| Configuration | L42-L46 | Configuring and deploying the Windows RMS (MSIPC) client and setting required registry values for RMS connectors on servers for Azure Information Protection. |
| Deployment | L47-L61 | Deploying the RMS connector on-prem servers and step-by-step guidance for migrating AD RMS (keys and policies) to Azure Information Protection, including HSM and software key paths |
Best Practices
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Monitor RMS connector health and Azure RMS usage | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/information-protection/monitor-rms-connector |
Decision Making
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Decide between Azure Rights Management and AD RMS | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/information-protection/compare-on-premise |
Configuration
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Configure RMS connector registry settings on servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/information-protection/rms-connector-registry-settings |