What’s New with Fabric Activator: Enhanced Automation and Event Detection
Microsoft Fabric Blog outlines recent enhancements in Fabric Activator, demonstrating how users can automate data-driven business processes, trigger advanced workflows, and integrate actions using no-code solutions within Microsoft Fabric.
What’s New with Fabric Activator: Enhanced Automation and Event Detection
Fabric Activator is a feature within Microsoft Fabric designed to enable rapid, no-code automation of event detection and response across diverse data sources. This latest update introduces several powerful capabilities to streamline operational workflows and enhance responsiveness:
Key New Features
- User Data Functions and Spark Job Definitions as Actions
- You can now automate business logic by executing User data functions (Preview) and Spark job definitions as automated actions when data changes are detected.
- Advanced Automation in Real-Time Hub
- Fabric Activator integrates with Real-Time Hub (with upcoming support for Real-Time dashboard, Eventhouse, and KQL Queryset).
- Enhanced automation actions include:
- Passing parameter values to functions, Spark definitions, pipelines, and notebooks.
- Creating reusable custom actions with Power Automate flows.
- Sending Teams messages to group chats and channels.
- Customizing email and Teams notifications to suit operational needs.
- Lifecycle management for User data function integration is planned for release by mid-December.
Accessing and Using Fabric Activator
- You can begin using these new features by creating an Activator item directly in your Fabric workspace or through embedded experiences such as the Real-Time Hub.
- For example, when you browse data sources such as Azure events, Fabric events, or Eventstream, the ‘Set alert’ button activates panel-driven configuration for conditions and responses.
- Actions available include standard notifications, advanced activations (like running Fabric activities), and custom Power Automate workflows.
Example Workflow
- Monitor Data Source: Choose to monitor Azure, Fabric, or Eventstream data sources.
- Set Alert: Click ‘Set alert’ to configure condition(s) for which you want to trigger automation.
- Define Actions: Select from notifications, user data function execution, Spark jobs, or Teams/email communications.
- Automate Process: Save your rule to automatically respond to real-time data events, increasing operational efficiency.
Get Started and Share Feedback
To explore these capabilities, visit the Microsoft Fabric portal. The team welcomes feedback and new ideas in the Activator community.
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