azure-cloud-adoption-framework

name	azure-cloud-adoption-framework
description	Expert guidance for planning and executing cloud adoption using Azure Cloud Adoption Framework. Covers strategy, planning, readiness & landing zones, adoption patterns, governance, security, operations & management, organization & teams, and adoption scenarios. Use when designing Azure landing zones, AVS/VMware, SAP/Oracle, AKS, or AI/analytics workloads, and other Azure Cloud Adoption Framework related development tasks.
compatibility	Requires network access. Uses mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch or fetch_webpage to retrieve documentation.
metadata	{"generated_at":"2026-04-19","generator":"docs2skills/1.0.0"}

Azure Cloud Adoption Framework Skill

This skill provides expert guidance for planning and executing cloud adoption using Azure Cloud Adoption Framework. Covers strategy, planning, readiness & landing zones, adoption patterns, governance, security, operations & management, organization & teams, and adoption scenarios. 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

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
Strategy	L37-L55	Strategic cloud planning: defining business goals, exec strategy, cost, resiliency, security, sustainability, and workload-specific plans (AI agents, data, VDI, VMware, SAP, Oracle, hybrid/multicloud).
Planning	L56-L84	Planning cloud adoption, migration waves, modernization roadmaps, cost/skills readiness, and detailed plans for workloads (AI, data, Oracle, SAP, AVS, AVD, analytics) on Azure.
Readiness & Landing Zones	L85-L216	Designing and operating Azure landing zones: network topology, identity, subscriptions, governance, automation/DevOps, multitenancy, and workload‑specific patterns (SAP, AVS, analytics, Oracle, etc.).
Adoption Patterns	L217-L253	Patterns and step-by-step guides for planning, migrating, modernizing, and operating workloads on Azure (apps, data, AI agents, AVD, SAP, Oracle, VMware) using CAF best practices.
Governance	L254-L294	Cloud and data governance for Azure: policies, guardrails, cost control, tagging, compliance, responsible AI, landing zones, Arc, analytics, SAP, AKS, and API/App Service governance.
Security	L295-L331	Security design and governance for Azure landing zones, including Zero Trust, IAM, encryption, DevOps, AKS, analytics, SAP/Oracle, Arc, and ongoing security operations.
Operations & Management	L332-L377	Operating, monitoring, securing, and optimizing Azure environments and workloads (including AI, AKS, Arc, AVS, Oracle, SAP, analytics) plus BCDR, DevOps, and platform-level governance.
Organization & Teams	L378-L400	Designing org structures, roles, RACI, and team topologies (governance, ops, data/analytics, security, cost, DevOps, AI agents) needed to run and scale Azure cloud adoption.
Adoption Scenarios	L401-L482	End-to-end adoption and landing zone guidance for specific Azure scenarios (AI agents, AKS, RHEL, ARO, AIS, AVD/Citrix, AVS, Oracle, SAP, analytics/data mesh), covering identity, network, security, ops, BCDR, and governance.

Strategy

Topic	URL
Create a business plan for AI agent adoption	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ai-agents/business-strategy-plan
Define executive strategy to unify enterprise data platforms	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/data/executive-strategy-unify-data-platform
Assess strategic benefits of Azure Virtual Desktop adoption	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/scenarios/azure-virtual-desktop/strategy
Incorporate Azure VMware Solution into cloud strategy	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/scenarios/azure-vmware/strategy
Integrate cloud-scale analytics into cloud adoption strategy	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/scenarios/cloud-scale-analytics/strategy
Define unified hybrid and multicloud operations strategy with Azure	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/scenarios/hybrid/strategy
Align Oracle on Azure migration with cloud strategy	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/scenarios/oracle-on-azure/oracle-landing-zone-strategy
Define cloud strategy for SAP workloads on Azure	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/scenarios/sap/strategy
Create a business-aligned cloud adoption strategy	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/strategy/
Assess and improve your cloud adoption strategy	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/strategy/assessment

Planning

Topic	URL
Plan enterprise data architecture to support AI agents	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ai-agents/data-architecture-plan
Define technology plan for AI agents on Microsoft	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ai-agents/technology-solutions-plan-strategy
Plan Azure migration waves for large estates	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/migrate/migration-wave-planning
Create detailed workload migration plans to Azure	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/migrate/plan-migration
Prepare workloads for reliable migration to Azure	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/migrate/prepare-workloads-cloud
Plan Azure cloud modernization strategies and roadmap	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/modernize/plan-cloud-modernization
Prepare organization for Azure cloud modernization	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/modernize/prepare-organization-cloud-modernization
Assess workloads for Azure cloud migration readiness	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/plan/assess-workloads-for-cloud-migration
Use a cloud-native startup adoption plan template	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/plan/cloud-native-adoption-plan
Discover and prioritize workload inventory for migration	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/plan/discover-existing-workload-inventory

Readiness & Landing Zones

Topic	URL
Prepare Azure environment with landing zones for workloads	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/
Use Azure Virtual Network Manager in landing zones	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/azure-best-practices/azure-virtual-network-manager
Design on-premises connectivity topologies to Azure	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/azure-best-practices/connectivity-to-azure
Design connectivity to Azure PaaS services securely	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/azure-best-practices/connectivity-to-azure-paas-services
Connect Azure landing zones to other cloud providers	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/azure-best-practices/connectivity-to-other-providers
Design Azure–Oracle Cloud Infrastructure connectivity	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/azure-best-practices/connectivity-to-other-providers-oci
Define Azure landing zone network topologies	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/azure-best-practices/define-an-azure-network-topology
Design DNS for hybrid on-premises and Azure environments	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/azure-best-practices/dns-for-on-premises-and-azure-resources
Plan secure, scalable Azure application delivery	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/azure-best-practices/plan-for-app-delivery

Adoption Patterns

Topic	URL
Standardize process to build secure AI agents	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ai-agents/build-secure-process
Choose single-agent vs multi-agent AI architectures	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ai-agents/single-agent-multiple-agents
Build resilient cloud-native solutions on Azure	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/cloud-native/build-cloud-native-solutions
Deploy cloud-native Azure solutions with safe rollout	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/cloud-native/deploy-cloud-native-solutions
Plan cloud-native Azure solutions aligned to CAF	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/cloud-native/plan-cloud-native-solutions
Decommission on-premises workloads after Azure migration	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/migrate/decommission-source-workload
Execute structured Azure workload migrations	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/migrate/execute-migration
Execute Azure cloud modernization projects safely	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/modernize/execute-cloud-modernization
Apply replatform, refactor, rearchitect modernization patterns	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/modernize/modernization-cloud-replatform-refactor-rearchitect
Assess environments for Azure Virtual Desktop migration

Governance

Topic	URL
Establish organization-wide governance for AI agents	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ai-agents/governance-security-across-organization
Establish responsible AI policies for AI agents	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ai-agents/responsible-ai-across-organization
Assess and prioritize cloud governance risks	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/govern/assess-cloud-risks
Document effective Azure cloud governance policies	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/govern/document-cloud-governance-policies
Enforce Azure cloud governance policies at scale	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/govern/enforce-cloud-governance-policies
Monitor and remediate Azure cloud compliance	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/govern/monitor-cloud-governance
Design an Azure resource tagging strategy	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/azure-best-practices/resource-tagging
Implement cost tracking across Azure business units	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/azure-best-practices/track-costs
Configure Azure governance and compliance controls	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/azure-setup-guide/governance-compliance
Set up Azure cost management and billing governance

Security

Topic	URL
Define network encryption between on-premises and Azure	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/azure-best-practices/define-network-encryption-requirements
Restrict cross-tenant Private Endpoint connections	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/azure-best-practices/limit-cross-tenant-private-endpoint-connections
Design Zero Trust-aligned landing zone segmentation	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/azure-best-practices/plan-for-landing-zone-network-segmentation
Plan Azure network traffic inspection and monitoring	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/azure-best-practices/plan-for-traffic-inspection
Enhance security posture of Azure landing zones	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/considerations/landing-zone-security
Secure Azure DevOps and GitHub for landing zone delivery	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/considerations/security-considerations-overview
Design RBAC and access control for DevOps tools	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/considerations/security-considerations-tools
Design encryption and key management in Azure	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/landing-zone/design-area/encryption-and-keys
Establish a security foundation in Azure landing zones

Operations & Management

Topic	URL
Integrate and operate AI agents across organization	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ai-agents/integrate-manage-operate
Optimize Azure cloud-native solutions post-deployment	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/cloud-native/optimize-cloud-native-solutions
Administer and control Azure cloud operations	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/manage/administer
Plan and configure monitoring for Azure estates	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/manage/monitor
Protect and ensure reliability of Azure estates	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/manage/protect
Prepare Azure cloud operations using RAMP model	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/manage/ready-cloud-operations
Optimize Azure workloads after migration	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/migrate/optimize-workloads-after-migration
Optimize and operate Azure workloads post-modernization	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/modernize/optimize-after-cloud-modernization
Implement shared management cloud operations model	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/plan/shared-management-operating-model
Design management foundations for Azure environments	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/landing-zone/design-area/management

Organization & Teams

Topic	URL
Prepare organizational structures for AI agents	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ai-agents/organization-people-readiness-plan
Build and structure a cloud governance team	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/govern/build-cloud-governance-team
Establish cloud operating model organizational structures	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/organize/
Define cloud automation functions and expertise	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/organize/cloud-automation
Implement a cloud center of excellence function	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/organize/cloud-center-of-excellence
Establish cloud data and analytics functions	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/organize/cloud-data
Define and staff cloud operations functions	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/organize/cloud-operations
Build a cost-conscious cloud organization	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/organize/cost-conscious-organization
Address silos and fiefdoms in cloud transformations	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/organize/fiefdoms-silos
Design mature cloud team structures by stage	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/organize/organization-structures

Adoption Scenarios

Topic	URL
Adopt AI agents with CAF-aligned organizational guidance	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ai-agents/
Apply CAF guidance to adopt AI workloads on Azure	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ai/
Use Azure application landing zone accelerators	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/scenarios/app-platform/
Design identity and access management for AKS	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/scenarios/app-platform/aks/identity-and-access-management
Use the AKS landing zone accelerator for clusters	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/scenarios/app-platform/aks/landing-zone-accelerator
Design network topology and connectivity for AKS	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/scenarios/app-platform/aks/network-topology-and-connectivity
Implement platform automation and DevOps for AKS	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/scenarios/app-platform/aks/platform-automation-and-devops
Organize Azure resources for AKS environments	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/scenarios/app-platform/aks/resource-organization
Plan scalability for Azure Kubernetes Service environments	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/scenarios/app-platform/aks/scalability
Choose and configure storage options for AKS workloads