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Using Azure Data Factory to get data from a REST API

Is it possible to use Azure Data Factory to get data from a REST API and insert it to a Azure database table?

Solution

  • Data factory offers a generic HTTP connector and a specific REST connector, allowing you to do retrieve data from HTTP endpoints by using GET or POST methods.

    Example: HTTP Linked Service

    {
    "name": "HttpLinkedService",
    "properties":
    {
        "type": "Http",
        "typeProperties":
        {
            "authenticationType": "Anonymous",
            "url" : "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/"
        }
    }
}