Synapse Data Explorer (SDX) to Eventhouse Migration Capability (Preview)
Synapse Data Explorer (SDX), part of Azure Synapse Analytics, is an enterprise analytics service that enables you to explore, analyze, and visualize large volumes of data using the familiar Kusto Query Language (KQL). SDX has been in public preview since 2019. The evolution of Synapse Data Explorer The next generation of SDX offering is evolving to become Eventhouse, part of Real-Time Intelligence in Microsoft Fabric. Eventhouse offers the same powerful features and capabilities as SDX, but with enhanced scalability, performance, and security. Eventhouse is built on the same technology as SDX, and is compatible with all the applications, SDKs, integrations, and tools that work with SDX. For existing customers considering a move to Fabric, we are excited to offer a seamless migration capability. You can now migrate your Data Explorer pools from Synapse workspace to Eventhouse effortlessly. To initiate the migration of your SDX cluster to Eventhouse, simply create a support ticket. Our team will collaborate with you to ensure a smooth transition. Looking ahead, we plan to release a self-service API in early 2025, enabling you to manage the migration independently.Introduction to Kusto Query Language (KQL)
Kusto Query Language (KQL) is a powerful query language to analyse large volumes of structured, semi structured and unstructured (Free Text) data. It has inbuilt operators and functions that lets you analyse data to find trends, patterns, anomalies, create forecasting, and machine learning.Azure Synapse Data Explorer enterprise readiness - Part 1: Keeping your data safe
We at Microsoft use the Azure Synapse Data Explorer engine (aka: Kusto) to hold our own telemetry. Microsoft also runs on trust so we are serious about data protection and privacy. Let's dive in and see how Azure Synapse Data Explorer keeps your data safe.
