azure-payment-hsm
Expert knowledge for Azure Payment Hsm development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, security, and configuration. Use when configuring Payment HSM VNets/FastPath, payShield Manager access, HA/DR topologies, SKUs, or traffic inspection, and other Azure Payment Hsm related development tasks. Not for Azure Dedicated HSM (use azure-dedicated-hsm), Azure Cloud Hsm (use azure-cloud-hsm), Azure Key Vault (use azure-key-vault), Azure Information Protection (use azure-information-protection).
Best use case
azure-payment-hsm is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Expert knowledge for Azure Payment Hsm development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, security, and configuration. Use when configuring Payment HSM VNets/FastPath, payShield Manager access, HA/DR topologies, SKUs, or traffic inspection, and other Azure Payment Hsm related development tasks. Not for Azure Dedicated HSM (use azure-dedicated-hsm), Azure Cloud Hsm (use azure-cloud-hsm), Azure Key Vault (use azure-key-vault), Azure Information Protection (use azure-information-protection).
Teams using azure-payment-hsm should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/azure-payment-hsm/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How azure-payment-hsm Compares
| Feature / Agent | azure-payment-hsm | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Expert knowledge for Azure Payment Hsm development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, security, and configuration. Use when configuring Payment HSM VNets/FastPath, payShield Manager access, HA/DR topologies, SKUs, or traffic inspection, and other Azure Payment Hsm related development tasks. Not for Azure Dedicated HSM (use azure-dedicated-hsm), Azure Cloud Hsm (use azure-cloud-hsm), Azure Key Vault (use azure-key-vault), Azure Information Protection (use azure-information-protection).
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Azure Payment Hsm Skill This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Payment Hsm. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, security, and configuration. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities. ## How to Use This Skill > **IMPORTANT for Agent**: Use the **Category Index** below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g., `L35-L120`), use `read_file` with the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g., `[security.md](security.md)`), use `read_file` on the linked reference file > **IMPORTANT for Agent**: If `metadata.generated_at` is more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. If `mcp_microsoftdocs` tools are not available, suggest the user install it: [Installation Guide](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/mcp/blob/main/README.md) This skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content: - **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill`. Returns Markdown. - **Fallback**: Use `fetch_webpage` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown`. Returns Markdown. ## Category Index | Category | Lines | Description | |----------|-------|-------------| | Troubleshooting | L34-L38 | Diagnosing and resolving common Azure Payment HSM deployment issues, including provisioning failures, configuration problems, and known platform limitations or workarounds. | | Best Practices | L39-L43 | Guidance on inspecting, monitoring, and routing network traffic to Azure Payment HSM, including using firewalls, NSGs, and network appliances for secure traffic control. | | Decision Making | L44-L49 | Guidance on choosing/changing Azure Payment HSM performance SKUs, and understanding support options, roles, and responsibilities for operating the service. | | Architecture & Design Patterns | L50-L55 | Designing Azure Payment HSM architectures: HA/DR patterns, device lifecycle management, supported topologies, deployment constraints, and planning resilient HSM solutions. | | Security | L56-L62 | Security setup for Payment HSM: configuring SSH/payShield manager access, understanding compliance certifications/scope, and applying hardening and security best practices. | | Configuration | L63-L74 | Configuring Azure Payment HSM networking and access: VNets/peering, FastPath, ARM/CLI deployment, IP layout (split/reused VNets), provider registration, and payShield Manager browser access. | ### Troubleshooting | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Resolve known issues with Azure Payment HSM deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/payment-hsm/known-issues | ### Best Practices | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Inspect and route network traffic for Azure Payment HSM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/payment-hsm/inspect-traffic | ### Decision Making | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Select and change Azure Payment HSM performance SKUs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/payment-hsm/change-performance-level | | Use Azure Payment HSM support and understand responsibilities | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/payment-hsm/support-guide | ### Architecture & Design Patterns | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Design high availability and DR for Azure Payment HSM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/payment-hsm/deployment-scenarios | | Plan solution topologies and constraints for Payment HSM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/payment-hsm/solution-design | ### Security | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Configure SSH access to Azure Payment HSM payShield manager | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/payment-hsm/access-payshield-manager-ssh | | Understand Payment HSM compliance certifications and scope | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/payment-hsm/certification-compliance | | Apply security best practices to Azure Payment HSM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/payment-hsm/secure-payment-hsm | ### Configuration | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Configure browser access to payShield Manager for Payment HSM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/payment-hsm/access-payshield-manager | | Configure Payment HSM IPs in different VNets via ARM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/payment-hsm/create-different-ip-addresses | | Configure Azure Payment HSM across separate VNets | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/payment-hsm/create-different-vnet | | Deploy Payment HSM with split VNets via ARM template | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/payment-hsm/create-different-vnet-template | | Configure FastPathEnabled feature flag and tag for Payment HSM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/payment-hsm/fastpathenabled | | Configure VNet peering and fastpath for Payment HSM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/payment-hsm/peer-vnets | | Manage Azure Payment HSM resources with Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/payment-hsm/quickstart-cli | | Register Azure Payment HSM resource providers and features | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/payment-hsm/register-payment-hsm-resource-providers | | Reuse existing virtual networks for Azure Payment HSM deployment | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/payment-hsm/reuse-vnet |
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