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I'm working on an agent that assists with merging files and notes together. I've found that I need more control over the output and decided to use Azure AI Foundry to create a model that better fits my needs. Prior to this, I've created a virtual network and private endpoint so that my model isn't exposed to the entire internet. Now, when I try to connect my model in copilot studio, I get the error displayed in the screenshot below. I'm wondering how it is possible to navigate this using a low-cost solution. I've started reading about logic apps (hundreds of $ per month, too costly) and azure functions (not supported for vnets?), but I don't believe I can achieve my objective using these. Are we expected to expose our model to the entire internet or pay that much money for seemingly so little? I'm an Azure noob so I'm probably missing some info somewhere.