How to Utilize Azure Data Factory INSIDE of Microsoft Fabric!

In a recent video by Zane Goodman from Pragmatic Works, he discusses the integration of Azure Data Factory within Microsoft Fabric. This new preview feature allows users to manage and create solutions in Azure Data Factory while exploring the new capabilities of Fabric.

Introduction

Zane introduces the topic by addressing the common scenario where users have existing solutions built in Azure Data Factory but are interested in exploring the new features of Microsoft Fabric. He emphasizes that the lack of a direct migration path should not be a barrier to entry for using Fabric.

Managing Existing Solutions

Zane explains that while there is no single method to migrate everything from Azure Data Factory to Fabric, users can still manage and create solutions in Azure Data Factory while learning about Fabric. He demonstrates how to access Fabric through the Power BI portal and connect to an existing Azure Data Factory instance.

Connecting to Azure Data Factory

1. Navigate to https://app.powerbi.com and access the Fabric homepage.
2. Create a workspace with Fabric capacity enabled.
3. Connect to an existing Azure Data Factory instance.
4. Use the search bar to find and select Azure Data Factory (preview).
5. Follow the prompts to connect to the desired Azure Data Factory instance.

Working with Azure Data Factory in Fabric

Zane highlights the ability to manage and create pipelines, data flows, and other items within Fabric while connected to Azure Data Factory. He demonstrates the familiar user interface and features available in this integration.

Key Features

• Validate and publish changes.
• Monitor Azure Data Factory instances from within Fabric.
• Create and manage pipelines, data sets, and data flows.
• Integration with DevOps (currently not supported in preview).
• Use of integration runtimes for running pipelines and data flows.
• Support for self-hosted integration runtimes to connect to on-premises data.

Conclusion

Zane concludes by emphasizing the importance of this integration in lowering the barrier to entry for users wanting to explore Fabric while maintaining their existing solutions in Azure Data Factory. He encourages viewers to share their experiences and methods for migrating solutions to Fabric in the comments.

Overall, this new preview feature provides a seamless way for users to manage and create solutions in Azure Data Factory while exploring the new capabilities of Microsoft Fabric.

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