Secure Your Data Movement with Copy Job and Virtual Network Data Gateway
In an age where data breaches can cost millions and erode customer trust, keeping your data private during transfer is no longer a ‘nice to have’ — it’s a must-have. That’s why Microsoft Fabric now allows Copy Job to work seamlessly with the Virtual Network (VNET) Data Gateway, providing a simple, secure, and high-performance way to move data between private networks and Fabric without ever exposing it to the public internet.
Why Security-First Data Movement Matters
Enterprises in finance, healthcare, government, and other regulated industries often store mission-critical data in private networks. These networks are locked down for good reason — they’re designed to keep sensitive information safe from unauthorized access.
Moving that data for analytics, machine learning, or reporting can be tricky. Without the right approach, you might have to:
- Open public endpoints (increasing risk of attacks).
- Set up complex VPN tunnels that are hard to manage.
- Deal with performance bottlenecks due to indirect routes.
VNET Data Gateway solves these challenges by acting as a secure bridge between your private data sources and Microsoft Fabric — and now, Copy Job can use it natively.

How Copy Job Works with VNET Data Gateway
- Gateway Inside Your VNET – Install and configure the VNET Data Gateway inside your Azure Virtual Network.
- Direct, Private Connection – When you run a Copy Job, it routes data through the gateway, keeping it inside your private network path.
- No Public Exposure – Data never leaves your secure perimeter or travels over the public internet.
Benefits at a Glance
- End-to-End Security – Keep sensitive data within your private network at all times.
- High Performance – Leverage private endpoints or ExpressRoute for faster, more reliable transfers.
- Operational Simplicity – Works with existing Copy Job configurations, so there’s no steep learning curve.
Getting Started
Whether you’re migrating to Microsoft Fabric or running ongoing data integration workflows, combining Copy Job with VNET Data Gateway ensures your data movement is private, compliant, and fast.
- Follow our VNET Data Gateway setup guide to configure your environment.
- Create your first Copy Job in Fabric and select the VNET Data Gateway for your source connection.
- Start moving your data securely — without sacrificing speed or simplicity.
With Copy Job + VNET Data Gateway, you don’t have to choose between security and performance — you get both, built-in.