azure-enclave
Expert knowledge for Azure Enclave development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, and deployment. Use when configuring enclave endpoints/DNS, securing SQL/Storage/AKS, deploying via ARM/Bicep, or planning AVD/ExpressRoute, and other Azure Enclave related development tasks. Not for Azure Confidential Computing (use azure-confidential-computing), Azure Attestation (use azure-attestation), Azure Dedicated HSM (use azure-dedicated-hsm), Azure Cloud Hsm (use azure-cloud-hsm).
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name: azure-enclavedescription: Expert knowledge for Azure Enclave development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, and deployment. Use when configuring enclave endpoints/DNS, securing SQL/Storage/AKS, deploying via ARM/Bicep, or planning AVD/ExpressRoute, and other Azure Enclave related development tasks. Not for Azure Confidential Computing (use azure-confidential-computing), Azure Attestation (use azure-attestation), Azure Dedicated HSM (use azure-dedicated-hsm), Azure Cloud Hsm (use azure-cloud-hsm).compatibility: Requires network access. Uses mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch or fetch_webpage to retrieve documentation.metadata: generated_at: "2026-11-01" generator: "docs2skills/1.0.0"Azure Enclave Skill
This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Enclave. Covers troubleshooting, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Troubleshooting | L36-L41 | Diagnosing and fixing common Azure Enclave setup, attestation, connectivity, and runtime errors, plus answers to frequently seen issues and troubleshooting steps. |
| Best Practices | L42-L47 | Design, security, and operational best practices for Azure Enclave, including secure architecture patterns and how to harden and manage admin VMs safely. |
| Decision Making | L48-L52 | Guidance on designing and planning disaster recovery, backup, and failover strategies specifically for Azure Enclave workloads. |
| Architecture & Design Patterns | L53-L59 | Architectural patterns for Azure Enclave apps: DMZ-based public access, planning AVD/AKS topologies, and designing hybrid setups with Azure Local. |
| Limits & Quotas | L60-L65 | Naming rules for Azure Enclave resources plus quota limits, capacity constraints, and which regions/supporting SKUs are available. |
| Security | L66-L89 | RBAC, identities, encryption, guardrails, and policies to secure Azure Enclave resources (SQL, Storage, AKS, ACR, Cosmos DB, Key Vault, App Service, Service Bus) and set up governance/monitoring. |
| Configuration | L90-L105 | Configuring Azure Enclave environments: endpoints, governance, approvals, networking/DNS, observability, maintenance, policy exemptions, and using service catalog templates. |
| Deployment | L106-L116 | Deploying and migrating workloads into Azure Enclave: ARM/Bicep templates, catalog/CLI deployments, AVD planning, app installs, dependencies, and secure VPN/ExpressRoute connectivity. |
Troubleshooting
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Resolve common questions and issues in Azure Enclave | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/enclave/azure-enclave-faq |
| Troubleshoot common Azure Enclave issues and errors | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/enclave/troubleshoot |
Best Practices
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply design and security best practices for Azure Enclave | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/enclave/best-practices |
| Operate admin VMs securely in Azure Enclave | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/enclave/understand-admin-vm |
Decision Making
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Plan disaster recovery for Azure Enclave workloads | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/enclave/disaster-recovery-planning |
Architecture & Design Patterns
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Design DMZ-based public access for Azure Enclave apps | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/enclave/1-7-host-publicly-accessible-application-azure-enclave |
| Plan Azure Enclave architecture for AVD and AKS | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/enclave/2-1-plan-architecture-workloads |
| Design hybrid architectures with Azure Enclave and Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/enclave/azure-local-integration |
Limits & Quotas
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Azure Enclave resource naming rules and constraints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/enclave/name-rules-restrictions-azure-enclave-resources |
| Review Azure Enclave quotas and regional availability | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/enclave/quotas-region-availability |