What is Azure Data Factory?
Integrate all your data with Azure Data Factory, a fully managed, serverless data integration service. Visually integrate data sources with more than 90 built-in, maintenance-free connectors at no added cost. Easily construct ETL (extract, transform, and load) and ELT (extract, load, and transform) processes code-free in an intuitive environment or write your own code. Then deliver integrated data to Azure Synapse Analytics to unlock business insights.
Why Azure Data Factory?
Seamless Data Integration
Azure Data Factory (ADF) excels in its ability to orchestrate and automate data movement and data transformation across a wide range of data stores and processing services. With support for more than 90 built-in connectors for various data sources — including databases, file systems, and cloud-based services — ADF enables seamless integration without the need for custom coding.
Visual Data Flows
ADF provides a visual interface to design, deploy, and manage data pipelines. The graphical method allows users to drag-and-drop data transformation services into pipelines, simplifying the ETL process and making it accessible even to those who are not programming experts. This visual approach not only speeds up the development of data integration projects but also improves clarity and project management, allowing users to see and understand the flow of data through various processes.
Integration with Azure Ecosystem and Scalability
Being part of the Azure ecosystem, Data Factory integrates seamlessly with other Azure services like Azure SQL Database, Azure Blob Storage, and Azure Data Lake Analytics, allowing businesses to build a highly efficient and scalable cloud-based data solution. Moreover, ADF can handle massive volumes of data and supports both on-demand and scheduled data processing, making it highly adaptable to varying workloads and business requirements.