Cusom Activity in Azure data factory

Question

I am creating c# program and want to execute it from custom activity azure data factory. However, I am not getting the steps that I should follow. I have followed a Microsoft site for the same, but the steps are not clear. So please help.

Answer 1

The deployment happens at runtime. Basically, Data Factory passes the executable to the Batch service. If you haven't already done so, create an Azure Batch Linked Service to your Batch Account and reference it in the Custom Activity's "Azure Batch" tab.

You will need to load the executable package to a folder in Azure Blob Storage. Make sure to include the EXE and any dependent DLLs. In the "Settings" tab, do the following:

1. Reference the Blob Storage Linked Service
2. Reference the folder path that holds the executable(s).
3. Specify the command to execute (which should be the ConsoleAppName.exe).

Here is a screen shot of the Settings:

If you need to pass parameters from ADF to Batch, they are called "Extended properties", and are handled differently in your Console app than typical parameters. More information can be found at this answer.