Javatpoint Azure Data Factory May 2026

Introduction to Azure Data Factory

Step 1: Create a Data Factory

• Navigate to Azure Portal → Create a resource → Data Factory.
• Provide name (e.g., ADF-Tutorial-Javatpoint), region, and resource group.
• Click Review + Create.

import com.microsoft.azure.management.datafactory.v2.Pipeline;
import com.microsoft.azure.management.datafactory.v2.factory.DataFactory;
Key Features of Azure Data Factory:
In modern data environments, information is often scattered across on-premises and cloud sources, appearing in disparate formats Azure Data Factory solves this by acting as a centralized orchestrator javatpoint azure data factory
3. Architecture & Components

Control plane: REST API and portal for authoring and management.
Data plane: Executes data movement and transformation via Integration Runtimes.
Global service endpoints: Manage orchestration, metadata, and monitoring.
Components: Pipelines, Activities, Datasets, Linked Services, Integration Runtimes, Triggers, Monitoring.