Create a Microsoft OneLake connection
Establish a zero copy connection to a Microsoft OneLake system in Zero Copy Connector Hub.
Before you begin
Role required: df_connection_admin
About this task
Work with your data source admin to create a connection to Microsoft OneLake. For additional information about connecting to Microsoft OneLake, refer to the Microsoft OneLake documentation.
Procedure
Navigate to the available primary connectors in Zero Copy Connector Hub in one of the following ways:
- Navigate to All > Workflow Data Fabric Hub > Available connectors > Primary connectors.
- Navigate to Admin > Workflow Data Fabric Hub > Available connectors > Primary connectors.
- Find the Microsoft OneLake connector and select Connect.
On the form, fill in the fields.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name and description | |
| Connection label | Unique name for this connection. This helps in identifying the connection within your system. |
| Connection name | System-generated name based on the Connection label. This field cannot be modified once the connection is established. |
| Short description | Description of the connection explaining what it is about. |
| Catalog Configuration | |
| Iceberg REST catalog URI | URI of the Iceberg REST catalog endpoint for Microsoft OneLake. For example: |
| OAuth client ID | Client ID for authenticating with the Iceberg REST catalog. |
| OAuth secret | Secret key associated with the client ID. |
| OAuth Endpoint | Endpoint for the Iceberg REST catalog OAuth2 server URI. For example: |
| WareHouse | Iceberg REST catalog warehouse. |
| Object Storage System configuration | |
| Azure tenant ID | Tenant ID issued by Microsoft OneLake for authentication. |
| OAuth client ID | Azure issued client ID for authenticating with Microsoft OneLake. |
| OAuth secret | Secret key associated with the client ID. |
| OAuth Endpoint | Azure OAuth endpoint for connection. For example: |
- Select Connect.
Result
A test connection is made to the external data source, verifying that the connection details are correct and the data source is accessible.
What to do next
If the connection succeeds, configure data steward access on the Access Control tab. See .
If the connection fails, verify the connection details with your data source administrator and try again.