Build knowledge-enhanced AI agents with Foundry IQ
Intermediate
AI Engineer
Developer
Solution Architect
Azure
Azure AI Foundry
Learn how to connect AI agents with enterprise knowledge using Foundry IQ. You'll explore how Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) solves the knowledge problem for AI agents, discover how Foundry IQ provides a shared knowledge platform that multiple agents can access, improve retrieval quality through data optimization, and configure agent instructions for consistent, cited responses.
Learning objectives
In this module, you:
- Explain how RAG solves the knowledge problem by connecting agents to real-time information
- Describe how Foundry IQ provides a shared knowledge platform that multiple agents can access
- Configure data sources for knowledge bases including Azure AI Search, Blob Storage, SharePoint, and OneLake
- Configure agent instructions to control retrieval behavior and ensure consistent citations
- Test and monitor agent retrieval to maintain quality in production
Prerequisites
Before starting this module, you should have:
- Basic understanding of Azure cloud services
- Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts
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