Data Factory – Azure’s data integration service.

Azure Data Factory is a cloud-based data integration service that orchestrates and automates data movement and transformation. It supports data integration across on-premises and cloud data sources, provides visual tools for pipeline creation, and enables complex data transformations. The service features managed SSIS runtime, supports git integration for version control, and provides monitoring through Azure Monitor. Data Factory includes built-in connectors for various data sources, supports custom activities for extensibility, and enables incremental loading patterns.