GitHub Copilot for Azure Version

Oct 13, 2025 by orovajewels.com 105 views

Preflight Checklist

Before we dive into the issue, let's make sure we've covered the basics:

GitHub Copilot for Azure Version: We're using the latest version, 0.3.153.
Platform: The issue is occurring on a Mac.
Existing Resources: We've checked existing resources, including using the /help command in the chat window.
Similar Issues: We've searched for similar issues on the GitHub Copilot for Azure issues page.

Describe the Issue

We're trying to deploy a gpt-4o-mini model using GitHub Copilot for Azure, but it's almost successful except for the last part, the model deployment. The error message is cryptic, stating that the model cannot be deployed due to an error, but not specifying which one.

Prompt and Error Messages

Here's the prompt we're using:

@azure help me deploy a new gpt-4o-mini model in EastUS2 in javascript subscription. Create new resources if needed, name them with "poem" prefix

When we try to deploy the model, we get the following error message:

If we try the same request again after creating the AI resources, we get a different error message:

However, when we go to the AI Foundry portal and deploy the model manually, it works without any issues.

Steps to Reproduce

To reproduce the issue, use a similar prompt to the one above:

@azure help me deploy a new gpt-4o-mini model in EastUS2 in javascript subscription. Create new resources if needed, name them with "poem" prefix

Expected Experience

We expect Azure resources to be created and the model to be deployed successfully.

Additional Context

We're using a BAMI tenant that has multiple subscriptions, which is why we're explicitly specifying the subscription to use.

Troubleshooting Steps

To troubleshoot this issue, we'll need to investigate the following:

Error Messages: We'll need to examine the error messages more closely to determine the root cause of the issue.
Azure Resources: We'll need to verify that the Azure resources are being created correctly and that the model is being deployed to the correct location.
GitHub Copilot for Azure Configuration: We'll need to check the configuration of GitHub Copilot for Azure to ensure that it's set up correctly and that there are no conflicts with other Azure resources.

Potential Solutions

Based on the information provided, here are some potential solutions to the issue:

Update GitHub Copilot for Azure: We may need to update GitHub Copilot for Azure to the latest version to resolve any known issues.
Check Azure Resources: We may need to verify that the Azure resources are being created correctly and that the model is being deployed to the correct location.
Check GitHub Copilot for Azure Configuration: We may need to check the configuration of GitHub Copilot for Azure to ensure that it's set up correctly and that there are no conflicts with other Azure resources.

Conclusion

Q: What is the issue with deploying OpenAI models using GitHub Copilot for Azure?

A: The issue is that the model deployment fails due to an error, but the error message is cryptic and does not specify the root cause of the problem.

Q: What is the prompt used to deploy the model?

A: The prompt used to deploy the model is:

@azure help me deploy a new gpt-4o-mini model in EastUS2 in javascript subscription. Create new resources if needed, name them with "poem" prefix

Q: What error messages are displayed when trying to deploy the model?

A: Two different error messages are displayed when trying to deploy the model:

Q: What is the expected experience when deploying the model?

A: The expected experience is that Azure resources are created and the model is deployed successfully.

Q: What is the additional context that may be relevant to the issue?

A: The additional context is that we're using a BAMI tenant that has multiple subscriptions, which is why we're explicitly specifying the subscription to use.

Q: What are the potential solutions to the issue?

A: The potential solutions to the issue are:

Update GitHub Copilot for Azure: We may need to update GitHub Copilot for Azure to the latest version to resolve any known issues.
Check Azure Resources: We may need to verify that the Azure resources are being created correctly and that the model is being deployed to the correct location.
Check GitHub Copilot for Azure Configuration: We may need to check the configuration of GitHub Copilot for Azure to ensure that it's set up correctly and that there are no conflicts with other Azure resources.

Q: How can I troubleshoot the issue further?

A: To troubleshoot the issue further, we recommend:

Examining the error messages: We'll need to examine the error messages more closely to determine the root cause of the issue.
Verifying Azure resources: We'll need to verify that the Azure resources are being created correctly and that the model is being deployed to the correct location.
Checking GitHub Copilot for Azure configuration: We'll need to check the configuration of GitHub Copilot for Azure to ensure that it's set up correctly and that there are no conflicts with other Azure resources.

Q: Where can I find more information about GitHub Copilot for Azure?

A: You can find more information about GitHub Copilot for Azure on the official GitHub Copilot for Azure documentation page.

Q: How can I get help with deploying OpenAI models using GitHub Copilot for Azure?

A: You can get help with deploying OpenAI models using GitHub Copilot for Azure by:

Checking the GitHub Copilot for Azure issues page: We may have already reported and resolved similar issues.
Reaching out to the GitHub Copilot for Azure community: You can ask for help and guidance from other users who may have experienced similar issues.
Contacting Microsoft support: You can contact Microsoft support for further assistance and guidance.