How would you choose a Microsoft Foundry model deployment type?

Chooses among shared, provisioned, regional, data-zone, global, batch, or managed-compute patterns from workload and governance constraints.

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I start with the required model, processing geography, traffic shape, latency target, and commitment tolerance. Shared pay-per-token deployment fits variable demand, provisioned throughput fits predictable critical load, and batch fits asynchronous volume. Regional or data-zone choices follow residency requirements, while managed compute is considered when the required open or custom model is not available as a managed API.

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Microsoft Foundry deployment judgment, processing geography, throughput, billing, and model support.

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Foundry deployment types change processing geography, capacity, billing, and supported models; the label is not merely a hosting preference.
I start with the required model, processing geography, traffic shape, latency target, and commitment tolerance. Shared pay-per-token deployment fits variable demand, provisioned throughput fits predictable critical load, and batch fits asynchronous volume. Regional or data-zone choices follow residency requirements, while managed compute is considered when the required open or custom model is not available as a managed API.
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I verify that the model supports the chosen type and region, then check quota in the actual Azure subscription. Global processing may offer broader capacity but can violate a regional rule; provisioned capacity reduces variance but must be sized and governed. The production workload uses Microsoft Entra workload identity and scoped data-plane access, with control-plane deployment rights held separately. Dependent Foundry services must also exist in the approved geography.

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Selecting global deployment without reviewing processing geography.
Assuming every model supports every deployment type.
Using API keys and contributor access for runtime inference.

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