Merge pull request #314043 from ssindhub/Updating-pipeline-assessment

Revise migration assessment steps and update images

Author: Court72

articles/data-factory/how-to-assess-your-azure-data-factory-to-fabric-data-factory-migration.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: Learn how to check which pipelines are ready to migrate and which o
 author: ssindhub
 ms.author: ssrinivasara
 ms.topic: article
-ms.date: 01/27/2026
+ms.date: 03/30/2026
 ms.custom: pipelines
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@@ -13,29 +13,27 @@ Use the built-in upgrade assessment to quickly check pipeline readiness and iden
 
 ## Assess your Azure Data Factory pipelines for migration
 
-In [Azure Data Factory](https://adf.azure.com), open the factory you'd like to assess for migration. On the authoring canvas toolbar, select **Start assessment (preview)**.
-> [!NOTE]
-> If you are unable to see the banner where the "Start assessment" button is located, try clearing your browser cache and cookies. This often resolves display issues.
+In [Azure Data Factory](https://adf.azure.com), open the factory you'd like to assess for migration. On the authoring canvas toolbar select **Migrate to Fabric (Preview)** > **Get started (preview)** to evaluate pipelines and activities for migration readiness.
 
-:::image type="content" source="media/how-to-assess-your-azure-data-factory-to-fabric-data-factory-migration/run-upgrade-assessment.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing how to run the Azure Data Factory Assessment tool." lightbox="media/how-to-assess-your-azure-data-factory-to-fabric-data-factory-migration/run-upgrade-assessment.png":::
+:::image type="content" source="media/how-to-assess-and-upgrade-your-azure-data-factory-pipelines-to-fabric/migrate-to-fabric-get-started.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing how to run the Azure Data Factory migration assessment." lightbox="media/how-to-assess-and-upgrade-your-azure-data-factory-pipelines-to-fabric/migrate-to-fabric-get-started.png":::
 
 This opens a side pane showing a preview of the list of pipelines in your data factory with expandable list of activities within the pipeline.
 
-:::image type="content" source="media/how-to-assess-your-azure-data-factory-to-fabric-data-factory-migration/pipeline-assessment.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing how to view the Azure Data Factory migration assessment in the side pane." lightbox="media/how-to-assess-your-azure-data-factory-to-fabric-data-factory-migration/pipeline-assessment.png" :::
+:::image type="content" source="media/how-to-assess-and-upgrade-your-azure-data-factory-pipelines-to-fabric/assessment-results.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the Azure Data Factory migration assessment results." lightbox="media/how-to-assess-and-upgrade-your-azure-data-factory-pipelines-to-fabric/assessment-results.png":::
 
 ## Assess your Azure Synapse Analytics pipelines for migration
 
-In [Azure Synapse Analytics](https://web.azuresynapse.net), open the pipelines you'd like to assess for migration. On the authoring canvas toolbar, select **Start assessment (preview)**.
+In [Azure Synapse Analytics](https://web.azuresynapse.net), open the pipelines you'd like to assess for migration. In the Integrate hub, select **Migrate to Fabric (Preview)** > **Get started (preview)**
 
-:::image type="content" source="media/how-to-assess-your-azure-data-factory-to-fabric-data-factory-migration/start-synapse-pipelines-upgrade-assessment.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing how to run the Assessment tool in Synapse Analytics Workspace." lightbox="media/how-to-assess-your-azure-data-factory-to-fabric-data-factory-migration/start-synapse-pipelines-upgrade-assessment.png":::
+:::image type="content" source="media/how-to-assess-and-upgrade-your-azure-synapse-analytics-pipelines-to-fabric/start-synapse-pipelines-migration-assessment.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing how to run the Azure Synapse Analytics migration assessment." lightbox="media/how-to-assess-and-upgrade-your-azure-synapse-analytics-pipelines-to-fabric/start-synapse-pipelines-migration-assessment.png":::
 
 This opens a side pane showing a preview of the list of pipelines in your Synapse workspace with expandable list of activities within the pipeline.
 
-:::image type="content" source="media/how-to-assess-your-azure-data-factory-to-fabric-data-factory-migration/synapse-pipelines-assessment.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing how to view the Synapse Pipelines assessment in the side pane.":::
+:::image type="content" source="media/how-to-assess-and-upgrade-your-azure-synapse-analytics-pipelines-to-fabric/view-synapse-pipelines-assessment-results.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing Synapse Analytics migration assessment results with option to select pipelines for migration." lightbox="media/how-to-assess-and-upgrade-your-azure-synapse-analytics-pipelines-to-fabric/view-synapse-pipelines-assessment-results.png":::
 
 You can export both ADF and Synapse assessment results as a .csv file, which lists pipeline names, activity-level statuses, and compatibility notes.
 
-Some results point to features that are still in progress or out of scope. Use the results to prioritize the fixes and to decide whether to migrate now using existing tools such as [PowerShell upgrade module](/fabric/data-factory/migrate-pipelines-powershell-upgrade-module-for-azure-data-factory-to-fabric) or wait for upcoming support.
+Some results point to features that are still in progress or out of scope. Use the results to prioritize the fixes and begin migration.
 
 
 ## Understand the results
@@ -55,19 +53,16 @@ In the assessment side pane, expand each pipeline to see:
 - Activity‑level status (which activities block migration).
 - A summary of Ready/Needs review/Not compatible counts across pipelines.
 
- :::image type="content" source="media/how-to-assess-your-azure-data-factory-to-fabric-data-factory-migration/detailed-assessment-drilldown.png" alt-text="Diagram showing a drill-down of the assessment details.":::
-  
+:::image type="content" source="media/how-to-assess-your-azure-data-factory-to-fabric-data-factory-migration/detailed-assessment-drilldown.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing a drill-down of the assessment details." lightbox="media/how-to-assess-your-azure-data-factory-to-fabric-data-factory-migration/detailed-assessment-drilldown.png"::::::
+
 Use this list to build your to‑do plan (what to fix, what to defer, and what to replace).
 
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 ### Next steps
 When your assessment shows acceptable readiness:
-1. Use migration flow when available in the future.
-1. Use [PowerShell upgrade tool](/fabric/data-factory/migrate-pipelines-powershell-upgrade-module-for-azure-data-factory-to-fabric) for early migration.
+1. Select Next to begin the  migration flow.
 1. Refer to planning guides for best practices.
 
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 ## FAQ
 **Does the assessment change my factory?**
 
@@ -88,6 +83,10 @@ Answer: Yes, you can rerun anytime to validate updates.
 
 ## Related content
 
+[Upgrade your Azure Data Factory pipelines to Fabric (preview)](how-to-upgrade-your-azure-data-factory-pipelines-to-fabric-data-factory.md)
+
+[Upgrade your Azure Synapse Analytics pipelines to Fabric (preview)](how-to-upgrade-your-azure-synapse-analytics-pipelines-to-fabric-data-factory.md)
+
 [Compare Azure Data Factory and Fabric Data Factory](/fabric/data-factory/compare-fabric-data-factory-and-azure-data-factory)
 
 [Migration best practices](/fabric/data-factory/migration-best-practices)