Just a very quick post with lots of pictures 🙂 SQL Server 2019 Big Data Clusters are still in private preview and I'm currently running with version CTP 2.1. However, I wanted to share some of the exciting new features we can expect from this latest big data tech in terms of tools, management and … Continue reading Interacting with SQL Server 2019 Big Data Clusters
Month: November 2018
Using Data Factory Parameterised Linked Services
Microsoft recently announced that we can now make our Azure Data Factory (ADF) v2 pipelines even more dynamic with the introduction of parameterised Linked Services. This now completes the set for our core Data Factory components meaning we can now inject parameters into every part of our Data Factory control flow orchestration processes. Pipelines ✔ Activities … Continue reading Using Data Factory Parameterised Linked Services
Creating an Azure Data Factory v2 Custom Activity
Many moons ago and in a previous job role I wrote a post for creating an Azure Data Factory v1 Custom Activity here. According to Google Analytics this proved to be one of my most popular blog posts on that site. I therefore feel I need to do an update post with the same information … Continue reading Creating an Azure Data Factory v2 Custom Activity
Future Decoded 2018 – My Quick Review
This week saw the return of Microsoft's Future Decoded event at London's ExCel. It was my third time at this two-day exhibitor backed event and it certainly won't be my last. As a Data Platform person it's always great attending conferences for all things under the Microsoft umbrella, not just data, it's a real eye … Continue reading Future Decoded 2018 – My Quick Review
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