A metadata-driven ETL framework using Azure Data Factory boosts scalability, flexibility, and security in integrating diverse data sources with minimal rework.

Two cloud development services -- Azure Functions and Azure App Service -- are now available on Azure Stack, which brings cloud functionality to on-premises, hybrid implementations.

In “ Designing a metadata-driven ETL framework with Azure ADF: An architectural perspective,” I laid the groundwork for a scalable, metadata-driven ETL framework using Azure Data Factory (ADF).