The Complexities of Integrating Azure Databricks and Microsoft Fabric

Extensive research was conducted on Azure Databricks and Microsoft Fabric during the development of the book Building Medallion Architectures. The insights I’ve gathered regarding the integration of Databricks and Microsoft Fabric are valuable and serve as complementary content that I would like to share here. Understanding these complexities can greatly benefit readers navigating the complexities behind building a large data architecture.

Introduction

In the evolving landscape of data architecture, the integration of Azure Databricks and Microsoft Fabric might become a topic of discussion among architects and engineers. Throughout this article, we will explore various integration patterns, but we will also emphasize the importance of understanding the challenges involved in such scenarios.

Disclaimer: I need to remind you that this view reflects my personal experiences and viewpoints, not an official stance from Databricks or Microsoft.

To take an initial position on the conclusion: while combining these two platforms can be beneficial in certain situations, it’s important to acknowledge that achieving a successful hybrid architecture comes with its a set of challenges. Therefore, I believe it is generally preferable to choose one platform over the other; however, if you do wish to integrate both, there are several pros and cons to consider. I will revisit this in more depth after discussing the various…