Azure Data Factory Features

Extract data from the designated source(s) like relational databases, JSON files, and XML files.

Cleanse and re-format extracted data to the needed target format.

Load reformatted data into target database, data warehouse, or other storage location.

Arrange ETL processes to occur automatically on needed time schedule (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly).

Capable of scaling processing power up or down based on ETL volume.

Automatically retrieve and pull information from documents, websites, images, data sets, and other sources

View ETL process data via reports and visualizations like charts and graphs.

Record ETL historical data for auditing and potential data correction needs.

Track the management and flow of data throughout the organization

Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user

Manage patient documentation describing all clinical interactions, diagnoses, procedures, medications, etc.

Identify which applications need to exchange data and enable these data connections

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Looking at data from different sources and finding possible duplicates, or identical matches

Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks

Collect and maintain structured information that describes data or content

Track the progress of long term goals, campaigns, and opportunities, for sales, projects, business ventures etc.

Planning and managing the execution of tasks or jobs within a computer system, network, or other automated environments

Creation and customization of dashboards

Manage and store data in a database

Allows users to manage data from a number of sources

Import and export data to and from software applications

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Establish guidelines about how much and what kind of data can be stored in the repository

Connect to big data sources

Alter the layout and content of reports

Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once

Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions

Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data

Integrate with a third-party accounting system

Receive data and information in real time

Has a built-in eCommerce system or integrates with third-party systems to manage online sale of products

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system

Graphical representation of data

Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access

Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria

Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time

Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources

Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together

Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems

Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency

Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components

Process of copying and storing data in more than one site or node

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Supports common databases such as MySQL and Oracle

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

Predict future data based on historical data sets

Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Analyze survey results via statistical testing or crosstabs directly within the software