Why it matters

Azure OpenAI is enterprise OpenAI. Understanding shapes Azure strategy.

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The architecture

Same models as OpenAI.

Azure AD auth.

Private endpoints (PLE).

Regional deployment.

Azure OpenAI stackOpenAI modelsGPT + o1 + embeddingsAzure infraAAD + private endpointsComplianceSOC 2 + HIPAA + moreEnterprise controls + compliance certifications; Microsoft-committed data handling
Azure OpenAI.
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How it works end to end

Azure AD + Managed Identity.

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PTU (provisioned throughput units).

Regional pricing.