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Explore the fundamentals of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and learn how to securely implement it in .NET applications for LLM communication in this 58-minute conference talk. Discover how MCP is becoming the standard for LLM-system communication and master the implementation using the .NET SDK and Semantic Kernel. Learn to set up an MCP server in .NET and expose executable functionality as Tools, enabling seamless client communication with your applications. Understand how Semantic Kernel's Plugins and Functions concepts translate to the MCP ecosystem. Integrate .NET's native Identity services to align with MCP's authentication specifications, enforce role-based permissions using Semantic Kernel Filters, and apply rate limiting middleware for system reliability and security. Gain insights into production-ready considerations including authentication, rate limits, and observability. Explore approaches for running intelligent .NET applications in production environments using .NET Aspire, open telemetry, and Azure Container Apps deployment strategies.
