Likelihood to Recommend Well-suited Scenarios for Azure Data Factory (ADF): When an organization has data sources spread across on-premises databases and cloud storage solutions, I think Azure Data Factory is excellent for integrating these sources. Azure Data Factory's integration with Azure Databricks allows it to handle large-scale data transformations effectively, leveraging the power of distributed processing. For regular ETL or ELT processes that need to run at specific intervals (daily, weekly, etc.), I think Azure Data Factory's scheduling capabilities are very handy. Less Appropriate Scenarios for Azure Data Factory: Real-time Data Streaming - Azure Data Factory is primarily batch-oriented. Simple Data Copy Tasks - For straightforward data copy tasks without the need for transformation or complex workflows, in my opinion, using Azure Data Factory might be overkill; simpler tools or scripts could suffice. Advanced Data Science Workflows: While Azure Data Factory can handle data prep and transformation, in my experience, it's not designed for in-depth data science tasks. I think for advanced analytics, machine learning, or statistical modeling, integration with specialized tools would be necessary.
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Multiple systems to interface for a task in the company (example: to sell an item your POS must communicate with the inventory software, then to accounting, then to service, etc). When a task must bring information from several external services. When you have to deal with multiple APIs. Not recommended for:
Data transformation (although Talend has a software for that that works with Talend ESB) Read full review Pros It allows copying data from various types of data sources like on-premise files, Azure Database, Excel, JSON, Azure Synapse, API, etc. to the desired destination. We can use linked service in multiple pipeline/data load. It also allows the running of SSIS & SSMS packages which makes it an easy-to-use ETL & ELT tool. Rajarshi Maitra Director/Client Engagement Leader- P&C Insurance (Digital Transformation)
Read full review Up to 900 connectors included in the license with no extra cost Graphical UI to develop the Web Services You can begin with the community version to evaluate or start implementing a very uncomplicated ESB The Talend ESB Admin Control is very powerful with dashboards and reports to keep your IF working smoothly Read full review Cons Limited source/sink (target) connectors depending on which area of Azure Data Factory you are using. Does not yet have parity with SSIS as far as the transforms available. Read full review You have to log in to each module separately 900 connectors is a lot, but if you have a custom app to interface, you have to develop your connector Read full review Support Rating We have not had need to engage with Microsoft much on Azure Data Factory, but they have been responsive and helpful when needed. This being said, we have not had a major emergency or outage requiring their intervention. The score of seven is a representation that they have done well for now, but have not proved out their support for a significant issue
Read full review Alternatives Considered The easy integration with other Microsoft software as well as high processing speed, very flexible cost, and high level of security of
Microsoft Azure products and services stack up against other similar products.
Read full review First, it is a lot of cheaper than the closest competitor. Second, Talend ESB is in the same league as other stronger brands. Third, the functions and modules are a 360 solution to implement an ESB. Talend has a different approach to license since it is based on programmers and run times, not to users of cores.
Read full review Return on Investment It is very useful and make things easier Debugging can improve Its better suited than other products with the same objective Read full review Considerably cheaper than oracle service bus As I said before, you can run a POC using the community version of Talend Studio. Built from Open Source/ well-proven technologies, and a big community to support those technologies. Read full review ScreenShots