Microsoft Foundry in Action: Enterprise AI Agents Guide
Microsoft Foundry in Action is a hands-on guide to building, evaluating, deploying, and governing enterprise AI applications and agents with Microsoft Foundry. Its scope spans workflows, model selection, monitoring, responsible AI, copilots, and multi-agent examples, including Databricks integrations.
At a glance
- Covers the AI application lifecycle from data preparation and model selection through deployment, evaluation, and monitoring.
- Topics include Prompt Flow, Foundry Agent Service, Foundry Observability, guardrails, and Responsible AI practices.
- Examples include assistants and copilots, image-processing solutions, and a Databricks Genie integration via MCP.
- The listing says purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook.
Reference price: $39.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad coverage connects agent building with evaluation, monitoring, and responsible AI rather than focusing only on models.
- The listing identifies practical Azure OpenAI and Databricks examples, including a multi-agent architecture topic.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Packt Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | June 26, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 370 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1835888682 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1835888681 |
| Weight listed | 1.4 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 0.84 x 9.25 inches |
What to know before buying
- The listing says basic programming and data concepts help readers get the most from the book. It focuses on Microsoft Foundry, so readers seeking a vendor-neutral or nontechnical overview may find the scope narrower.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Developers and AI practitioners implementing applications with Microsoft Foundry.
- Data professionals exploring workflows, model evaluation, monitoring, or Databricks integrations.
- Readers with basic programming and data knowledge who want guided enterprise AI examples.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a general introduction to AI without programming or data concepts.
- Readers looking for a vendor-neutral guide or a hands-on guide centered on platforms other than Microsoft Foundry.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings are mostly in the five-star category, with the remainder in the four-star category. This is a small rating sample and does not reveal which topics readers liked or whether the hands-on Foundry coverage meets a particular reader's needs.
Frequently asked questions
What does this book cover?
The listing describes guidance on using Microsoft Foundry to build, evaluate, deploy, and monitor AI applications, with topics including agents, workflows, copilots, guardrails, and responsible AI.
Does it include Databricks examples?
Yes. The listing mentions Databricks use cases, including an agent using Databricks Genie via MCP.
Who is the book aimed at?
It is aimed at developers, data professionals, and AI practitioners. The listing says basic programming and data knowledge will help.
Is a PDF eBook included?
The listing claims that purchase of either the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook.
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