About azure-virtual-network
azure-virtual-network is an Agent skill for guidance on Azure Virtual Network design, configuration, security, and deployment. It combines local quick references with remote documentation retrieval for people planning and managing Azure virtual networks.
Key features
- 01Network design practices and architecture patterns
- 02Security, configuration, and deployment guidance
- 03Limits, quotas, and decision references
- 04Local references with remote documentation retrieval
Use cases
- 01Plan VNet topology, peering, and hybrid networks
- 02Configure IPs, DNS, routing, and network components
- 03Assess network security controls and service isolation
MCP support
The skill prefers mcp_microsoftdocs microsoft_docs_fetch to retrieve remote documentation, with fetch_webpage as a fallback.
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
$
npx skills add https:/After installing, type/azure-virtual-networkin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Details
From the project READMEAzure Virtual Network Skill
This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Virtual Network. Covers best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, 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 | L35-L43 | Designing secure, high-performance VNets: NSG rule patterns, traffic flow, VM throughput tuning, TCP/IP optimization, and secure use of VNet service endpoints. |
| Decision Making | L44-L53 | Guidance on choosing VNet-related options: MANA support for VM sizes, upgrading Basic to Standard public IPs, routing preference and unmetered CDN traffic, cost trade-offs, and VNet integration for isolation. |
| Architecture & Design Patterns | L54-L60 | Designing VNet architectures: subnet extension for migrations, VNet peering, hybrid two-tier apps, traffic mirroring with TAP, topology planning, and custom routing options. |
| Limits & Quotas | L61-L68 | Network resource limits and behaviors for Azure VMs/VNets: accelerated networking support, public IP quotas, VM throughput caps, and Virtual Network scale/performance constraints. |
| Security | L69-L78 | Securing Virtual Networks: network policies, encryption, service tags, service endpoint policies, and applying Azure Policy/security controls to VNets and Kubernetes traffic. |
| Configuration | L79-L114 | Configuring Azure Virtual Network components: IPs (public/private/IPv4/IPv6), routing, peering, DNS, MTU, DHCP, monitoring, Azure CNI, and gateway/firewall/load balancer settings. |
| Deployment | L115-L118 | Guidance for upgrading Azure Basic public IP addresses to Standard SKU, including requirements, steps, and considerations for network resources and downtime. |
Best Practices
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Azure Virtual Network design best practices | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/concepts-and-best-practices |
| Configure Azure NSG rules and traffic processing | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/network-security-group-how-it-works |
| Optimize Azure VM network throughput settings | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/virtual-network-optimize-network-bandwidth |
| Implement Azure virtual network service endpoints securely | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/virtual-network-service-endpoints-overview |
| Apply TCP/IP performance tuning on Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/virtual-network-tcpip-performance-tuning |
Decision Making
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Decide MANA support for existing Azure VM sizes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/accelerated-networking-mana-existing-sizes |
| Upgrade Azure Basic public IPs to Standard SKU | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/ip-services/public-ip-basic-upgrade-guidance |
| Choose Azure routing preference via Microsoft or ISP network | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/ip-services/routing-preference-overview |
| Use routing preference unmetered for Azure-to-CDN traffic | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/ip-services/routing-preference-unmetered |
| Optimize Azure Virtual Network costs and trade-offs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/virtual-network-cost-optimization |
| Choose Azure VNet integration options for service isolation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/vnet-integration-for-azure-services |
Architecture & Design Patterns
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Design subnet extension strategies for Azure migrations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/subnet-extension |
| Implement hybrid two-tier application with Azure VNets | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/virtual-network-scenario-udr-gw-nva |
| Plan Azure virtual network topology and connectivity | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/virtual-network-vnet-plan-design-arm |
Limits & Quotas
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Understand limits and support for Azure Accelerated Networking | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/accelerated-networking-overview |
| Create Azure VM with static public IP and understand IP limits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/ip-services/virtual-network-static-public-ip |
| Understand Azure VM network throughput limits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/virtual-machine-network-throughput |
| Understand Azure Virtual Network limits and behaviors | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/virtual-networks-faq |
Security
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Configure Kubernetes network policies on Azure | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/kubernetes-network-policies |
| Apply security controls to Azure Virtual Networks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/secure-virtual-network |
| Apply Azure Policy compliance controls to Virtual Network | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/security-controls-policy |
| Configure Azure service tags for network security rules | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/service-tags-overview |
| Configure and manage Azure Virtual Network encryption | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/virtual-network-encryption-faq |
| Secure Azure Storage egress with service endpoint policies | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/virtual-network-service-endpoint-policies-overview |
Configuration
Deployment
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Upgrade Azure Basic public IPs to Standard SKU | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/ip-services/public-ip-upgrade |
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