Create trigger in Data Factory

In Azure Data Factory, you can create triggers to automate the execution of your data workflows. Triggers can be scheduled or event-based, and they define when a pipeline should be executed. Here's an example of how you can create a trigger in Azure Data Factory:

1. Navigate to your Data Factory:

   Go to the Azure portal (https://portal.azure.com/) and select your Azure Data Factory instance.

2. Open Author & Monitor:

   In the Data Factory dashboard, click on the "Author & Monitor" button to open the Data Factory Authoring UI.

3. Create or Open a Pipeline:

   You need to have a pipeline in your Data Factory. Create a new pipeline or open an existing one that you want to trigger.

4. Add a Trigger:

   Inside the pipeline, click on the "Add Trigger" button. This button is usually located near the top of the pipeline canvas.

5. Choose Trigger Type:

   Select the type of trigger you want to use. There are different trigger types available, such as schedule-based triggers or event-based triggers. For example, you can choose a schedule-based trigger to run the pipeline at a specific time or interval.

6. Configure Trigger Properties:

   Depending on the type of trigger you selected, you will need to configure its properties. For a schedule-based trigger, you might specify the start time, end time, and recurrence pattern. For an event-based trigger, you might define the event that should trigger the pipeline.

7. Save the Trigger:

   After configuring the trigger properties, make sure to save your changes.

8. Publish Changes:

   Before the trigger takes effect, you need to publish your changes. Click on the "Publish All" button to publish your changes to the Data Factory.