Smart AI integration with the Model Context Protocol (MCP)
4 July 2025
Also published on Microsoft Blogs
Introduction
This is a transcript of a session where I discussed the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Topics covered include:
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Why is there a need for MCP
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What MCP is, including its architecture and core components
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A demo of MCP — including how to configure it so anyone can run it
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An example of how to develop an MCP server — a potential starter project for connecting to your own knowledge resources