April from Microsoft Developer showcases the new Microsoft Foundry portal, guiding viewers through project creation and key features for AI agent building in Azure.

Exploring the New Microsoft Foundry Portal: A Guided Tour

Author: April (Microsoft Developer)

Overview

In this video, April demonstrates the upgraded Microsoft Foundry portal, focusing on its new user experience and essential features for developers interested in building with Azure AI. The walkthrough highlights how to access the portal, initiate new projects, and leverage integrated tools for agent development, operation, and AI-powered search.

Key Topics Covered

Accessing the New Portal: Instructions for logging into https://ai.azure.com and an orientation to the welcome screen.
Project Creation: Step-by-step on starting new projects and setting up your workspace.
Navigation Tour:
- Discover: Explore what’s possible in Foundry, find resources, and get inspiration.
- Build: Use integrated tools to develop and test AI agents or models.
- Operate: Manage your projects, deployments, and monitor their health.
- Ask AI & Search: Harness Foundry’s AI features for troubleshooting or learning more about the platform.

Helpful Links

Try Microsoft Foundry: https://ai.azure.com
Model and Tool Announcements: https://aka.ms/model-mondays
Community Discord: https://aka.ms/insideMF/discord
Community Forum: https://aka.ms/insideMF/forum

Who Is This For?

Developers, solution architects, and anyone getting started with AI agent creation and management on Azure, with a focus on maximizing productivity with the Microsoft Foundry platform.

Chapter Markers

00:00 – Introduction
00:03 – Access the new Microsoft Foundry portal & create a project
03:10 – Discover
05:01 – Build
06:36 – Operate
09:11 – Ask AI & Search

By following this guide, developers can efficiently get started with Microsoft Foundry, make use of its AI-driven tools, and become part of a growing developer community.