Azure Data Factory
Hybrid data integration service.
Overview
Azure Data Factory is a fully managed, serverless data integration service that helps you build ETL and ELT pipelines. It provides a drag-and-drop interface for creating and managing data workflows, and it supports a wide range of data sources and destinations, both on-premises and in the cloud. Data Factory is designed to be a scalable and cost-effective solution for data integration.
✨ Key Features
- Serverless and scalable
- Code-free UI for building pipelines
- Support for over 90 connectors
- Data flow for code-free data transformation
- Integration with other Azure services
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with the Azure ecosystem
- Hybrid data integration capabilities
- Visual, code-free interface
Unique Value: Azure Data Factory provides a scalable and cost-effective way to build and manage data pipelines in the cloud, enabling organizations to integrate data from a variety of sources.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Building and managing data pipelines for data warehouses on Azure
- Integrating data from on-premises systems with cloud-based applications
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Data integration outside of the Azure ecosystem
- Teams without any data engineering knowledge
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to on-premises ETL tools, Azure Data Factory is more flexible, scalable, and easier to manage.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Azure Support plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: 5 low-frequency activities for free
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