Master Data Ingestion with Azure Data Factory : A Beginner’s Guide

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Azure Data Factory (ADF)
   • Overview of ADF and its purposes
   • Key features and components
   • Real-world use cases
2. Getting Started with Azure Data Factory
   • Setting up an Azure account
   • Navigating the Azure Portal
   • Creating your first Data Factory instance
3. Understanding Data Ingestion
   • What is data ingestion?
   • Types of data sources
   • Common challenges and considerations in data ingestion
4. Data Pipelines in Azure Data Factory
   • Introduction to pipelines
   • Creating and configuring pipelines
   • Activities and connections in ADF
5. Working with Data Flows
   • Understanding mapping and wrangling data flows
   • Designing data transformation processes
   • Executing and monitoring data flows
6. Managing Data Movement
   • Linked services and datasets
   • Configuring integration runtimes
   • Copy data tool for simple data movement scenarios
7. Advanced Data Ingestion Techniques
   • Incremental data loading strategies
   • Handling changing data types
   • Integrating ADF with other Azure services
8. Error Handling and Debugging
   • Monitoring pipelines
   • Debugging common issues
   • Best practices for error handling and logging
9. Security and Compliance
   • Data security practices in ADF
   • Managing access and permissions
   • Compliance considerations
10. Project: Building a Complete Data Ingestion Solution
    • Step-by-step guided project
    • Real-world scenario and requirements
    • Implementation and testing
11. Course Wrap-Up and Next Steps
    • Recap of key concepts
    • Additional resources and learning paths
    • Closing thoughts and encouragement for exploration

Tips for This Course

• Engaging Content: Use a mix of video lectures, hands-on labs, quizzes, and assignments to make the course interactive.
• Real-Life Examples: Incorporate real-world scenarios to help students understand the practical applications of the concepts.
• Resources: Provide downloadable resources such as cheat sheets, slides, and example project files.
• Community Engagement: Consider creating a forum or chat group for students to discuss the course material and share experiences.