Reliable analytics starts with reliable connectivity. We understand that when moving your data, data security is of the utmost concern; we are committed to providing the most secure, cutting-edge data connectivity solutions; enabling you to have the confidence that your data is safe, secure, and reliable.
As Microsoft Fabric continues to evolve into an end-to-end analytics platform, we are making focused investments to ensure Microsoft delivers enterprise-ready connectivity across the most widely used data platforms.
Over the past year, customers have been clear about what they expect from connectivity: strong security posture, predictable behavior, and long-term support. In response, we have been modernizing how data connectors are built, shipped, and supported—placing a deliberate emphasis on securing the connector supply chain and clarifying the connector lifecycle.
Securing the connector supply chain
Microsoft is committed to securing the connector supply chain. That’s why Microsoft is now bringing all connectors in-house. This commitment to directly providing our customers with the most secure and reliable connectors decreases long-term security and operational risk for our valued enterprise customers.
Our approach moving forward is clear: to build and maintain Microsoft-owned, in-house connectors to:
- Provide the most secure, stable connectors for our customers.
- Ensure the highest quality connectors, equipped to most quickly enable new features, and capabilities as the connector evolves.
- Improve Microsoft security, compliance, and operational standards end-to-end.
This shift aligns with Microsoft’s broader security commitments and ensures that connectivity is treated as a first-class platform capability within Fabric, solely managed by Microsoft.
A clear connector lifecycle for Power BI’s data connectors
To help customers understand why we are strengthening our connector supply chain and bringing more connectors in-house, we want to provide clear visibility into the connector lifecycle. Our goal is to ensure a predictable, secure experience, while providing industry-leading, innovative connectors, as we continue modernizing our connector portfolio.
Microsoft connectors follow a structured lifecycle designed to prioritize security, reliability, and transparency. They generally, progress through the following stages:
- Preview – Early access to new or modernized connectors so customers can evaluate functionality and use case application.
- General Availability (GA) – Fully supported, production ready connectors that meet Microsoft’s inhouse quality, reliability, and security standards, with ongoing updates and versioning.
- Transparent Migration – As we introduce improved connector implementations — including updated security models, protocol changes, and platform upgrades — we work to ensure transparent and supported migration. This ensures customers’ current production workloads continue to run smoothly, while customers transition their production workloads from legacy to new connector versions.
- Retirement – Legacy versions are retired once more secure and reliable alternatives are broadly available. This ensures customers remain protected and benefit from continuous security and performance improvements.
This lifecycle, backed by structured versioning and clear upgrade paths, ensures customers can confidently adopt the latest innovations while minimizing disruption and maintaining the highest levels of security and reliability.
Recent V2 connectors reaching general (Generally Available)
September 2025, several Microsoft V2 connectors (Generally Available) reflecting this modern, security first approach to connectivity.
Recently shipped connectors (Generally Available)
- Snowflake (V2 connector)
ADBC-based Power Query connector, establishing the foundation for modern, Microsoft owned, connectivity at scale.
To learn more, refer to the Snowflake documentation. - Google BigQuery (V2 connector)
A fully supported connector following multi-semester‑ investment in stability, performance, and enterprise readiness.
To learn more, refer to the Google BigQuery documentation - Vertica & IBM Netezza (Bring Your Own Driver)
Our “Bring Your Own Driver” experience for Vertica and Netezza; this enables customers to implement their own driver through OPDG for these sources. To learn more, refer to the IBM Netezza documentation and the Vertica documentation. - Amazon Redshift (V2 connector)
With the collaboration of Amazon Redshift, this connector supports our overarching strategy in secure connectivity across the major cloud data warehouses with a consistent, enterprise-ready connectivity experience.
To learn more, refer to the Redshift documentation.
Together, these releases represent a meaningful step toward consistent, secure, and predictable connectivity across Power BI, Dataflows, and Microsoft Fabric.
Shaping what comes next with Fabric Ideas
Connectivity continues to evolve, and customer input plays a critical role in where we invest next.
We rely on Ideas to understand demand for new connectors, enhancements to existing ones, and emerging platform requirements. If there is a connector you need—or an existing one you want to see improved—we welcome your feedback via Ideas. Customer feedback submitted through Ideas directly influences our prioritization and roadmap decisions.
Looking ahead
Our goal is straightforward: deliver connectivity that enterprises can trust.
By securing the connector supply chain, clarifying the connector lifecycle, and continuing to invest in modern, in-house Power Query connectors, we are building a foundation that will scale with Microsoft Fabric for years to come.
We’re excited to continue this journey with our customers.
Microsoft Employee