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A new reference architecture sets out how to run Model Context Protocol servers on Azure, with stateless instances and durable state at the centre. It also covers OAuth authentication, change events for listen streams and automated checks for tool schemas and conformance.
Why it mattersFor teams building AI tools around MCP, that is a practical checklist of the plumbing a working service needs. The guide’s author makes the case for treating deployment and verification as part of the design, not as chores for later.
Discuss: For production MCP services, which deserves more attention from developers: reliable state and routing, or thorough testing of tools and conformance?
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