Mastering Data Quality in Azure Data Factory for Scalable Analytics
Are you looking to enhance your data quality projects within Azure Data Factory to support better analytics at scale? In a recent webinar, Mark Kromer, Sr. Program Manager on the Azure Data Factory team, demonstrates how to efficiently build data quality solutions using Azure Data Factory’s data flows—without the need to write any Spark code.… Read More
How to Build a Simple Approval Workflow Using Microsoft Power Automate
Have you ever wanted to monitor data sources like SQL Server tables, SharePoint lists, or other databases and automatically trigger actions based on new entries? Microsoft Power Automate (formerly Microsoft Flow) is the perfect tool for this. In this tutorial, Brian Knight demonstrates how to create a straightforward approval workflow that automates decision-making based on… Read More
Seamless Integration of SSIS with Microsoft Azure: An Essential Guide
As more organizations migrate their data infrastructures to the cloud, ETL developers often ask: How does SSIS fit into Azure? Is it necessary to switch entirely to Azure Data Factory, or can you still leverage your existing SSIS packages effectively within Azure environments? In this insightful webinar, Mitchell Pearson explains how to continue using SQL… Read More
Getting Started with PySpark in Microsoft Fabric: A Beginner’s Guide
In a recent step-by-step tutorial on the YouTube channel, Austin Libal introduces viewers to the powerful combination of PySpark and Microsoft Fabric. This session is ideal for beginners interested in big data analytics, engineering, and science, using the modern Lake House architecture within Microsoft’s Fabric platform. Austin covers everything from environment setup to writing and… Read More
Discover the Top 5 Power BI Visual Enhancements You Should Be Using Now
The December 2023 Power BI update rolled out several exciting visual improvements designed to make your reports more engaging and easier to interpret. Presented by Greg Trzeciak, these five visual upgrades not only enhance the aesthetics of your dashboards but also boost the clarity and storytelling power of your data. Let’s explore these must-try features… Read More
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating PDF Documents from Power Apps
If you’ve ever wondered how to generate a PDF file directly from Power Apps, you’re not alone. Many organizations require PDF outputs for reports, invoices, permits, and other business documents. Fortunately, you can achieve this seamlessly using Power Apps in combination with Power Automate—without relying on expensive third-party tools. Unlocking the Value of PDF Document… Read More
A Complete Overview of Microsoft Azure Sphere for IoT Security
As the number of connected consumer devices continues to grow—ranging from smart appliances and thermostats to baby monitors and other IoT-enabled gadgets—the need for secure, scalable device management becomes critical. Each year, nearly 9 billion microcontroller (MCU)-powered devices are manufactured. These tiny chips house the compute power, memory, and operating systems required to operate modern… Read More
Moving from SSIS to Azure Data Factory: A Complete Guide
Are you planning to shift your ETL workflows from SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) to Azure Data Factory (ADF)? This transformation can seem complex, but with the right knowledge, tools, and guidance, the transition becomes straightforward. In a recent webinar by data expert Samuel Owusu breaks down the process and explains how to manage your… Read More
Integrating Azure DevOps with Azure Databricks: A Step‑by‑Step Guide
In this post from our Databricks mini-series, I’ll walk you through the process of integrating Azure DevOps with Azure Databricks. This integration gives you version control for your notebooks and the ability to deploy them across development environments seamlessly. Maximizing Databricks Efficiency Through Azure DevOps Integration In the evolving landscape of data engineering and analytics,… Read More
Getting Started with Azure Data Factory Data Flows
If you’re exploring how to build efficient data integration pipelines without writing complex code or managing infrastructure, Azure Data Factory (ADF) offers a powerful solution. In this introductory guide, you’ll learn the essentials of Mapping and Wrangling Data Flows in Azure Data Factory, based on a recent session by Sr. BI Consultant, Andie Letourneau. In… Read More