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Run Spark Job Definitions in Pipelines with Service Principal or Workspace Identity

  • Headshot of article author December 18, 2025 by Connie Xu 49,203 Views

The Spark job definition activity in Microsoft Fabric Data Factory pipelines now supports connection property, unlocking a more secure and production-ready way to run your SJDs. What’s New? With this update, you can configure Notebook activities to run as Service Principal (SPN) or Workspace Identity (WI). These authentication methods are our recommended approach for production … Continue reading “Run Spark Job Definitions in Pipelines with Service Principal or Workspace Identity”

From Simple Prompts to Complex Insights: AI Expands the Boundaries of Data Transformation (Preview)

In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficiency, and adaptability are essential. Organizations are under constant pressure to streamline processes, reduce complexity, and deliver results faster. Dataflow Gen2 rises to meet these challenges by combining the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the simplicity of natural language prompts. This approach enables teams to transform workflows and unlock … Continue reading “From Simple Prompts to Complex Insights: AI Expands the Boundaries of Data Transformation (Preview)”

Microsoft Fabric 2025 holiday recap: Unified Data and AI Innovation

As 2025 ends, we’re taking a moment to reflect on Microsoft Fabric’s second year in the market and the collective progress made alongside our community, customers, and partners. What began as a unified vision for data and AI has grown into a platform adopted by more than 28,000 organizations worldwide, anchored by OneLake and shaped … Continue reading “Microsoft Fabric 2025 holiday recap: Unified Data and AI Innovation”

Microsoft Recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Integration Tools

A Leader in Data Integration We’re thrilled to share that Microsoft has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools—our fifth consecutive year in this position. In our view, this recognition reflects our commitment to help organizations unify their data estate and unlock the full potential of AI. To … Continue reading “Microsoft Recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Integration Tools”