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Azure Data Factory (ADF) is a cloud-based data integration service that automates data movement and transformation, integrating with various data stores. Key components include pipelines, activities, datasets, and linked services, with tools for monitoring and management. ADF supports efficient workflows and is scalable for modern data engineering needs.

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Azure Data Factory Presentation v2

Azure Data Factory (ADF) is a cloud-based data integration service that automates data movement and transformation, integrating with various data stores. Key components include pipelines, activities, datasets, and linked services, with tools for monitoring and management. ADF supports efficient workflows and is scalable for modern data engineering needs.

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Azure Data Factory (ADF)

Comprehensive Guide with Examples


Introduction to ADF
• Azure Data Factory (ADF) is a cloud-based data
integration service.
• It enables orchestration and automation of
data movement and transformation.
• Integrates with diverse data stores and
services.
Core Components of ADF
• Pipelines: Collections of activities that perform
tasks.
• Activities: Define specific tasks within
pipelines.
• Datasets: References to data structures within
data stores.
• Linked Services: Connections to data sources.
• Integration Runtimes: Compute infrastructures
for activity execution.
Building Blocks of ADF
• Dataflows: Visual tools for designing data
transformation logic.
• Triggers: Initiate pipelines based on schedules
or events.
Example: Copying Data from Blob
Storage to SQL
• Step 1: Create linked services for Azure Blob
Storage and Azure SQL Database.
• Step 2: Define datasets for source and
destination.
• Step 3: Set up a pipeline with a Copy activity.
• Step 4: Monitor and validate pipeline
execution.
Example: Data Transformation
Using Mapping Data Flows
• Step 1: Create a data flow with source and sink
transformations.
• Step 2: Apply transformations like joins or
aggregations.
• Step 3: Integrate the data flow into a pipeline.
• Step 4: Execute and monitor the pipeline.
Monitoring and Management in
ADF
• Monitor pipeline executions and activity runs.
• Diagnose issues using error logs and
monitoring tools.
• Optimize workflows for better performance.
Best Practices for ADF
• Organize resources with clear naming
conventions.
• Implement robust error handling and logging.
• Optimize performance with partitioning and
parallelism.
Conclusion
• Azure Data Factory is a powerful tool for data
integration.
• Supports diverse data sources and enables
efficient workflows.
• Scalable and flexible for modern data
engineering needs.

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