Learn how to configure an Azure function linked service for Apache Cassandra.

Prerequisites
  • Azure Function App already created
  • Apache Cassandra DB account
  • Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 account
  • Permissions to assign Azure RBAC roles (Owner or User Access Administrator)
Steps
  1. Log in to Azure Data Factory.
  2. Select the correct subscription and data factory.

  3. On the page for your data factory, select Launch Studio to open Azure Data Factory Studio.

  4. Go to Manage and select Linked services.
  5. Click New linked service.
  6. In the Compute search box, type Azure Function.

  7. Select Azure Function from the list, then Continue.

  8. Configure the linked service:
    • Name: Enter a meaningful name to identify the linked service. For example, Cassandra_Source_to_ADLS_Source. Optionally, add a description.
    • Connect via integration runtime: Select the appropriate integration runtime, for example, AutoResolveIntegrationRuntime.
    • Azure Function App selection method: Select Enter manually.
    • Function App URL: Enter the complete address of your function app.
    • Authentication method: Select Anonymous.
    • Function Key: Enter a predefined function key.

  9. Click Create.

Your Cassandra linked service is now configured and ready to use in Azure Data Factory:

Last updated
Oct 9, 2026