NLP Applied skills assessment: How to access C:\CLU_Poc and Container/webshop

Question

I have attempted “Azure AI language - Implement NLP solutions on Azure” for the second time and I am always stuck.

The instructions always specify that the installation package is in C:\Poc but navigating to this folder from the command line is where I usually get stuck (using cd - Folder doesn’t exist). I tried to install Python Virtual environment on the command line home page with no success as well. So I am always stuck.

 

I proceeded to other steps and I also tried to access the webshop data (Intent and Entity) during the model training stage with no success. The data was said to be available in storage/webshop container. Is there a different way to connect to this container? 

These are completely different from what is on the msleaen Lab because the data was downloaded from a browser. So I need help. 

Thanks in advance.

Ibraheem. 

Answer 1

Hello Adeleke Ibraheem,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A and thank you for reaching out.

I understand that you’re running into issues accessing both the C:\CLU_Poc (or C:\Poc) folder and the webshop container during the Azure AI Language Implement NLP solutions on Azure Applied Skills assessment. Let’s go through both parts step by step to help you get unstuck.

1. Accessing the C:\CLU_Poc or C:\Poc Folder

This folder is automatically pre-provisioned inside the Microsoft-hosted lab VM environment that comes with the Applied Skills assessment. If you’re trying to access it on your local machine, it won’t exist that’s why cd C:\Poc gives an error.

Here’s what to check:

Ensure you launch the lab through the Start Lab or Launch VM option provided in Microsoft Learn. This environment includes the C:\Poc folder and all required dependencies.

Inside the lab VM, open File Explorer → C:\ and confirm that Poc or CLU_Poc exists.

Use the command below (mind the spacing):

cd C:\Poc

Run the command prompt as Administrator if you suspect permission issues.

You can create it manually using:

mkdir C:\Poc

2. Accessing the storage/webshop Container

The storage/webshop reference in the lab isn’t a local directory it refers to a Blob Storage container within your assigned Azure resource. That’s why you can’t navigate to it locally via cd.

Here’s how to access it properly:

Use the Azure Portal:

1. Go to your lab’s Storage account in the Azure portal.
2. Select Containers → open the one named webshop.
3. You’ll see your intent and entity files here for training.

You can list files using this command (replace placeholders):

az storage blob list \
  --account-name <your-storage-account-name> \
  --container-name webshop \
  --output table

If you prefer a visual interface, Azure Storage Explorer makes it easier to browse and verify your webshop data.

Ensure you have the correct permissions or a valid Shared Access Signature (SAS) to connect to the container.

Please refer this

• Quickstart: Upload, download, and list blobs – Azure Blob Storage
• Azure AI Language Service Overview

3. Python Environment Setup (Optional)

If you need to set up a virtual environment during the exercise:

python -m venv .venv
.venv\Scripts\activate

If Python isn’t recognized, it means you’re outside the lab environment use the preconfigured lab VM, which already includes Python, Azure SDKs, and required dependencies.

Also please refer this Azure AI Language Documentation

Azure Container Instances

I Hope this helps. Do let me know if you have any further queries.

Thank you!