visio network diagram using microsoft integration services stencils

Including a few product logos for things like Delta Lake.

General – bits and bobs that I’ve collected over the years and found usual.

This includes all pipeline activity types and data flow actions, recently updated.

Azure Data Factory – a collection of activities and integration components to help with orchestration documentation.

I use these heavily in the creation of architecture diagrams and makes doing whiteboard style designs so much easier.

Microsoft Azure Icons – mostly scrapped from the Azure Portal as SVG’s.

I currently have the following four stencil packs, all available via my GitHub repo here if you’d like to download them. I’ve therefore organised everything into a series of Visio Stencil files that can be shared and used yourself via your local ‘My Shapes’ directory.

Then, for drawing Microsoft Visio is my go-to tool. That said, a while ago I set about collecting/creating/borrowing all the images, icons and logos that I use on a daily basis. I like drawing architecture diagrams and can represent almost anything visually when dealing with complex technical topics. In short, my brains works best with pictures.

I feel like I’ve mentioned this collateral to loads of people, but only recently releaised that I’ve never actually blogged about it! So, just a quick post to help anyone that likes Visio and drawing pictures.

Visio network diagram using microsoft integration services stencils