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# Azure Network Function Manager Skill

This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Network Function Manager. Covers security, and configuration. 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`), use `read_file` with the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g., `[security.md](security.md)`), use `read_file` on the linked reference file

> **IMPORTANT for Agent**: If `metadata.generated_at` is more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. If `mcp_microsoftdocs` tools are not available, suggest the user install it: [Installation Guide](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/mcp/blob/main/README.md)

This skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content:
- **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill`. Returns Markdown.
- **Fallback**: Use `fetch_webpage` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown`. Returns Markdown.

## Category Index

| Category | Lines | Description |
|----------|-------|-------------|
| Security | L30-L34 | Setting up secure access for Network Function Manager by registering required Azure resources, managed identities, and permissions for network functions |
| Configuration | L35-L38 | Prerequisites, permissions, and Azure resource requirements you must meet before deploying or managing network functions with Azure Network Function Manager. |

### Security
| Topic | URL |
|-------|-----|
| Register resources and identities for Network Function Manager | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/network-function-manager/resources-permissions |

### Configuration
| Topic | URL |
|-------|-----|
| Meet prerequisites and requirements for Network Function Manager | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/network-function-manager/requirements |