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MSFT Agent Framework Guide

Agent Framework Governance

Policies, standards, and best practices for Microsoft Agent Framework development

Framework Overview

The Microsoft Agent Framework provides a comprehensive platform for building, deploying, and managing AI agents using Semantic Kernel, Azure AI services, and industry best practices.

Semantic Kernel Integration

required

Build agents using Microsoft Semantic Kernel for function calling, prompt management, and LLM orchestration

Security by Design

required

Implement robust authentication, authorization, and data protection measures from the start

Responsible AI

required

Follow Responsible AI principles including transparency, fairness, and accountability

Observability

recommended

Implement comprehensive logging, monitoring, and tracing for all agent interactions

Architecture Patterns

Single Agent Pattern

Simple assistant for focused tasks with defined scope

Use: FAQ bots, simple automations

Orchestrator Pattern

Coordinator agent that delegates to specialized sub-agents

Use: Complex workflows, multi-step processes

Multi-Agent System

Collaborative agents working together on complex problems

Use: Enterprise applications, sophisticated decision-making
Compliance Checklist
Authentication implemented
Authorization configured
Data encryption enabled
Audit logging active
Error handling robust
Input validation present
Rate limiting configured
Monitoring dashboards set up
Documentation complete
Security review passed
Performance tested
Disaster recovery plan