1---2name: azure-sovereign-us3description: Expert knowledge for Azure US Government development including decision making, architecture & design patterns, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when handling FedRAMP/DoD IL5 scope, SACA patterns, Gov CI/CD, Gov Marketplace, or sovereign APIs, and other Azure US Government related development tasks. Not for Azure Local (use azure-local), Azure Arc (use azure-arc), Azure Networking (use azure-networking), Azure Security (use azure-security).4---5# Azure US Government Skill67This skill provides expert guidance for Azure US Government. Covers decision making, architecture & design patterns, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.89## How to Use This Skill1011> **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 file1213This skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content:14- **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch`. Returns Markdown.15- **Fallback**: Use `WebFetch`. Returns Markdown.1617## Category Index1819| Category | Lines | Description |20|----------|-------|-------------|21| Decision Making | L30-L42 | Guidance on choosing Azure Government vs global, FedRAMP/DoD scope and ATO, CSP reseller options, marketplace and DoD regions, and sector-specific compliance (NERC CIP, public safety, worldwide public sector). |22| Architecture & Design Patterns | L43-L47 | Guidance on applying Secure Azure Computing Architecture (SACA) patterns to design compliant, secure, and resilient solutions in Azure Sovereign Cloud environments. |23| Security | L48-L60 | Security and compliance for Azure Government: FedRAMP/DoD scope, IL5 isolation, TIC, secure configuration, identity/Entra auth, naming to avoid data leaks, and protecting workloads/data. |24| Configuration | L61-L69 | Guidance for configuring and operating Azure Government: app deployment, VM extensions, EA billing, marketplace images, and Azure Monitor logs in sovereign US regions. |25| Integrations & Coding Patterns | L70-L76 | Coding patterns and connection guidance for Azure Government: building Foundry Tools apps, connecting SSMS to Gov SQL, and using Azure Storage APIs in sovereign clouds. |26| Deployment | L77-L83 | Guides for deploying apps and solutions to Azure Government: CI/CD with Azure Pipelines, ASE baseline with DISA CAP, App Service deployment, and publishing to Gov Marketplace. |2728### Decision Making29| Topic | URL |30|-------|-----|31| Choose between Azure Government and global Azure | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/compare-azure-government-global-azure |32| Accelerate FedRAMP ATO on Azure with tooling | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/compliance/documentation-accelerate-compliance |33| Become an Azure Government CSP reseller | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-csp-application |34| Find authorized Azure Government CSP resellers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-csp-list |35| Use Azure Government Marketplace solutions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-manage-marketplace |36| Use Azure Government DoD regions for workloads | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-overview-dod |37| Run public safety and justice workloads on Azure | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-overview-jps |38| Apply NERC CIP standards to Azure cloud use | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-overview-nerc |39| Adopt Azure for worldwide public sector securely | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-overview-wwps |4041### Architecture & Design Patterns42| Topic | URL |43|-------|-----|44| Apply Secure Azure Computing Architecture (SACA) | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/compliance/secure-azure-computing-architecture |4546### Security47| Topic | URL |48|-------|-----|49| Implement secure isolation in Azure environments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/azure-secure-isolation-guidance |50| Understand FedRAMP and DoD compliance scope for Azure clouds | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/compliance/azure-services-in-fedramp-auditscope |51| Meet Trusted Internet Connections using Azure | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/compliance/compliance-tic |52| Configure Azure securely for FedRAMP Rev5 | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/compliance/recommended-secure-configuration |53| Integrate Microsoft Entra auth on Azure Government | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-aad-auth-qs |54| Name Azure resources without exposing sensitive data | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-concept-naming-resources |55| Configure Azure Government for DoD IL5 isolation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-impact-level-5 |56| Plan identity architecture for Azure Government | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-plan-identity |57| Secure Azure Government workloads and data | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-plan-security |5859### Configuration60| Topic | URL |61|-------|-----|62| Develop and deploy applications on Azure Government | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-developer-guide |63| List and use VM extensions in Azure Government | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-extension |64| Access and manage EA billing in Azure Government | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-how-to-access-enterprise-agreement-billing-account |65| Use Azure Government Marketplace image gallery | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-image-gallery |66| Use Azure Monitor logs in Azure Government | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-manage-oms |6768### Integrations & Coding Patterns69| Topic | URL |70|-------|-----|71| Develop Foundry Tools apps on Azure Government | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-cognitiveservices |72| Connect SSMS to Azure Government SQL resources | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-connect-ssms |73| Use Azure Storage APIs in Azure Government | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-get-started-connect-to-storage |7475### Deployment76| Topic | URL |77|-------|-----|78| Set up Azure Pipelines CI/CD to Azure Government | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/connect-with-azure-pipelines |79| Baseline ASE deployment with DISA CAP in Azure Gov | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-ase-disa-cap |80| Deploy Azure App Service apps to Azure Government | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-howto-deploy-webandmobile |81| Publish solutions to Azure Government Marketplace | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-government/documentation-government-manage-marketplace-partners |
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