Azure Data Factory February 2023 Monthly Update
Microsoft Azure Data Factory is a fully managed cloud-based data integration service for creating ETL (extract, transform, and load) pipelines. It is designed to enable customers to move and process their data from a variety of sources, including relational databases, unstructured data stores, and cloud services. This month, Microsoft has released a number of new features and updates to Azure Data Factory that will make it easier for developers and data architects to build and maintain ETL pipelines.
New Features
The most notable new feature released in the February 2023 update is the ability to create and manage multiple pipelines in a single Data Factory instance. This feature allows users to create and manage multiple pipelines in a single instance, making it easier to manage and debug data integration tasks. Additionally, users can now create and deploy pipelines in the Azure portal, eliminating the need to use the Visual Studio development environment.
Another new feature released in the February 2023 update is the ability to execute multiple pipelines in parallel. This feature allows users to run multiple pipelines at the same time, making it easier to execute complex data integration tasks in a timely manner. Additionally, users can now monitor the progress of their pipelines in real-time, giving them greater visibility and control over their data integration processes.
Data Factory Security Enhancements
Microsoft has also released a number of security enhancements to Azure Data Factory. Users can now configure role-based access control (RBAC) for their Data Factory instances, allowing them to control who can access and manage the data integration pipelines. Additionally, users can now configure authentication for their pipelines, providing an additional level of security for their data integration processes.
Integration with Other Cloud Services
The February 2023 update also includes a number of new features and updates that make it easier to integrate Azure Data Factory with other cloud services. For example, users can now use Azure Data Factory to integrate with Azure Machine Learning, allowing them to easily create and manage ML models. Additionally, users can now use Azure Data Factory to integrate with Azure Cosmos DB, providing them with a fully-managed NoSQL database.
Conclusion
The February 2023 update to Azure Data Factory is a welcome addition to the service and provides users with a number of new features and updates that make it easier to create and manage ETL pipelines. With the ability to create and deploy multiple pipelines in a single instance, execute pipelines in parallel, and integrate with other cloud services, Azure Data Factory is now a more powerful and versatile data integration service. For developers and data architects looking for a robust and reliable data integration solution, Azure Data Factory is an excellent choice.
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