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The Model Catalog

Explore 1,800+ models, understand deployment options, and manage inference endpoints. Part of the free Azure AI Foundry — every lesson below is open to everyone, no signup required.

4 lessons260 XP~30 min total100% free

// LESSONS IN THIS MODULE

  1. 01Exploring the Model Catalog7 min · 60 XP

    Your AI Model Marketplace The Foundry Model Catalog is one of the platform's most powerful features — a curated marketplace of 1,800+ AI models from m...

  2. 02Serverless API Deployments8 min · 70 XP

    Pay-Per-Token Model Access Serverless API deployments are the simplest way to use models. Microsoft hosts the infrastructure — you just call the endpo...

  3. 03Managed Compute Deployments8 min · 70 XP

    Deploy Models to Your Own Infrastructure For models not available as serverless APIs, or when you need full control, use Managed Compute deployments....

  4. 04Pricing & Cost Management7 min · 60 XP

    Understanding Foundry Costs There is no single "Foundry" line item on your Azure bill. Instead, charges appear for individual resources: Cost Componen...

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