Category: Microsoft Fabric
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Let the Data Speak: Narrative Visuals with Copilot for Power BI
A common saying in the data analytics world is to tell a story with the data. But what if the data could tell its own story? The Narrative visual in Power BI makes that possible by generating dynamic, data-driven summaries. And now, with Copilot for Power BI available across all Microsoft Fabric SKUs, creating those… Read more
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Copilot for Power BI: Best Practices for AI-Ready Semantic Models
Microsoft recently announced at FabCon that Copilot will soon be available across all SKUs, a major step toward making AI-powered analytics accessible to everyone. With this exciting shift, a critical question now sits in front of every data team: Is your semantic model ready for Copilot? While the idea of simply “asking your data questions”… Read more
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OneLake Security Announced at FabCon: Here’s Why It Changes Everything
When it comes to building scalable, secure data solutions, Microsoft Fabric continues to evolve in ways that make life easier for developers and administrators alike. One of the latest announcements—unveiled at the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference—has me particularly excited: the upcoming release of OneLake Security. If you’ve been hands-on with Power BI or Fabric’s analytical… Read more
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Microsoft Fabric SQL Database vs. Warehouse: How to Choose the Right Data Store
A few months ago, Microsoft introduced SQL databases in Fabric to complement the existing Fabric Warehouse offering. At first glance, having two SQL-based options might seem redundant. However, these services target different use cases. A Fabric Warehouse is purpose-built for large-scale analytics, while a Fabric SQL Database is optimized for a mix of transactional and… Read more
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Mastering Power BI Deployment: How to Set Up and Use Microsoft Fabric Deployment Pipelines
When working with Power BI reports, ensuring smooth deployment without disruptions is crucial. Have you ever made changes to a report, only for it to break in production, leading to a flood of messages asking, “Why isn’t my report working?” Fortunately, Microsoft Fabric Deployment Pipelines provide a structured approach to testing and deploying updates before… Read more
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Fabric Shortcuts & Mirroring: The Key to Effortless Data Integration
As organizations transition to Microsoft Fabric, they gain access to a powerful suite of integrated analytics tools designed to streamline data interaction. However, one major challenge arises: How do you connect your existing databases to Fabric? Fabric provides several methods for accessing external data seamlessly, with shortcuts and mirroring being two key approaches. These approaches… Read more
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Power BI Storage Modes: Import vs. DirectQuery vs. Direct Lake – Which One is Right for You?
When you first load a table into Power BI, one of the key decisions you’ll need to make is whether to use Import mode or DirectQuery mode. Both options have distinct advantages and drawbacks, and the best choice for your use case will depend on your specific requirements. In recent developments, a new option, Direct… Read more