Attach a Cognitive Services account to a skillset

To attach a Cognitive Services account to a skillset for the “Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution” exam, follow these step-by-step instructions:

Step 1: Create a Cognitive Services Account

1. Sign in to the Azure portal.
2. In the Azure portal, click on “Create a resource” and search for “Cognitive Services”.
3. Select “Cognitive Services” from the search results and click on “Create”.
4. Provide a unique name for your Cognitive Services account, select the desired subscription, resource group, and choose the appropriate location.
5. Choose the “Language” that aligns with your needs and select the pricing tier that suits your requirements.
6. Review the terms and conditions, and then click on “Create”.

Step 2: Retrieve Endpoint and Key

1. After the Cognitive Services account is created, navigate to the account in the Azure portal.
2. Under the “Resource management” section, click on “Keys and Endpoint”.
3. Copy the “Endpoint” value to a secure location.
4. Copy one of the “Keys” values to a secure location.

Step 3: Create a Skillset

1. In the Azure portal, go to the overview page of your search service.
2. In the left-hand menu, click on “Skillsets”.
3. Click on the “Add” button to create a new skillset.
4. Provide a unique name for the skillset and choose the desired cognitive search service.
5. In the “Skills” section, click on the “Add cognitive service” button.
6. Select “Azure Cognitive Services” from the “Search for cognitive skills” drop-down menu.
7. Click on “Connect to a service” and select the type of Cognitive Service you created earlier.
8. Enter the “Endpoint” and “Key” values for your Cognitive Services account.
9. Configure the additional settings for the cognitive services, such as the language, category, and skill level.
10. Click on “Save” to create the skillset.

Step 4: Verify the Skillset

1. Open the search explorer page for your search service.
2. In the left-hand menu, click on “Skillsets”.
3. Locate and select the skillset you created.
4. On the skillset overview page, you can review and modify the skillset configuration.
5. Test the skillset by clicking on the “Test Skillset” button and providing sample data.

By following these steps, you can successfully attach a Cognitive Services account to a skillset for the “Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution” exam. This integration allows you to leverage the power of Cognitive Services within your AI solution to enhance search capabilities and perform cognitive tasks such as language understanding, image recognition, and more.

Note: Make sure to refer to the latest Microsoft documentation for any updates or changes to the process.