Azure Data Factory
azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/data-factoryBuild Difficulty: 5/5
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Simplify hybrid data integration at enterprise scale
How to Replace Azure Data FactoryOverview
Features
18 features across 14 categories
Automation(1)
Automates copy activities and transforms data faster with intelligent mapping capabilities
Data Integration(1)
Ingest data from on-premises, hybrid, and multicloud sources and transform with powerful data flows
Data Processing(2)
Easily construct extract, transform, and load (ETL) and extract, load, and transform (ELT) processes without writing code in an intuitive environment
Code-free data transformation with managed Apache Spark service that takes care of code generation and maintenance
DevOps(1)
Built-in Git support and continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) capabilities for pipeline development
Infrastructure(3)
Pay-as-you-go, fully managed serverless cloud service that scales on demand with no upfront cost
Compute infrastructure that provides data integration capabilities across network environments, moves data between source and destination, executes Data Flow on Spark compute, and natively executes SSIS packages
Data Factory is available in more than 25 regions globally
Integrations(2)
Ingest, integrate, and transform data within Azure Synapse Analytics powered by Data Factory using familiar Data Factory experience
More than 90 built-in, maintenance-free connectors for integrating data from on-premises, SaaS, and cloud sources including Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, Salesforce, Marketo, ServiceNow, Oracle Exadata, and Teradata
Migration(1)
Fully compatible data integration service that makes it easy to move all SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages to the cloud with deployment wizard, achieving up to 88% cost savings with Azure Hybrid Benefit
Monitoring(1)
Monitor all activity runs visually and set up alerts proactively to monitor pipelines, with notifications through Azure alert groups to prevent downstream or upstream problems
Performance(1)
Utilize full capacity of underlying network bandwidth up to 5 Gbps throughput for data ingestion
Reliability(1)
99.9% uptime guarantee for processing requests and 99.9% guarantee that activity runs will initiate within four minutes of scheduled execution times
SaaS Integration(1)
Help independent software vendors (ISVs) enrich their SaaS apps with integrated hybrid data to deliver data-driven user experiences
Security(1)
Built-in security with 34,000 full-time equivalent engineers dedicated to security initiatives, 15,000 partners with specialized security expertise, and over 100 compliance certifications including 50+ specific to global regions
Usability(1)
Autonomous ETL capabilities to gain operational efficiencies and support citizen integrators without requiring deep technical expertise
User Interface(1)
Use Azure Data Factory Studio or Azure portal UI to visually author and deploy resources without writing code
Cost Calculator
Pricing data not available for Azure Data Factory. Check their website for current pricing.
Build vs Buy
Should you build a Azure Data Factory alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 18 features.
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Buying Azure Data Factory saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 18 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
12 known integrations