Introduction For those of us automating Microsoft Fabric, life was good. TMSL (Tabular Model Scripting Language) used JSON, which made programmatic manipulation easy. Need to apply CI/CD? No problem! JSON’s structured format, clear syntax, and robust tooling made it a natural fit. Then came TMDL (Tabular Model Definition
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Navigating the Shift from Synapse explores the challenges enterprises face when evaluating their next data platform. From cost predictability vs. pay-as-you-go to performance; I share insights from a Fabric Data Analyst in a Day, where the debate between Fabric and Databricks took center stage
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Microsoft Fabric's new Lakehouse Schemas provide a structured way to organize tables, making Medallion Architecture easier to implement. They improve data discovery and management, reducing reliance on naming conventions for a clearer, more efficient workflow.
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Join me as I introduce FabricCatalyst, a PowerShell-driven solution that automates Microsoft Fabric deployments using the Fabric REST API. Discover three deployment approaches—Auto, Custom, and Map—along with real-world use cases, challenges, and insights to kickstart your automation journey!
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Explore the SQL Meets Fabric series! Learn how to migrate Azure SQL databases into Microsoft Fabric with tools like mirrored databases, DACPACs, and BACPACs. Unlock real-time analytics, modernize workflows, and bridge legacy SQL systems with Fabric’s cutting-edge ecosystem.
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Discover how Fabric Mirrored Databases revolutionize Azure SQL integration! Learn to mirror schemas and data in real-time into Microsoft Fabric’s ecosystem, enabling analytics and AI without complex ETL. Unlock seamless data workflows and maximize your SQL investments!
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Unlock the potential of Fabric SQL Databases! Learn how to migrate your SQL workloads using familiar tools like Database Projects, DACPACs, and BACPACs. Preserve your existing investments while embracing Fabric’s ecosystem with seamless schema and data transitions.
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Discover the new SQL Database experience in Microsoft Fabric! Learn how to create, manage, and migrate SQL databases with Git integration, Database Projects, and CI/CD workflows. Watch as I modernize an existing database seamlessly—perfect for SQL pros ready to embrace the future!
In response to a reader's question, this article outlines my suggested approach to automating workspace updates using Fabric's 'Update From Git' REST API. I’ll explain how to streamline the process with commits pushed to the connected branch.
In this video, we will demystify Microsoft Fabric Deployment Pipelines! What they are, how to create them but most importantly, how to use them with a hands-on/real-world demo using two of the most commonly use and currently supported Fabric items: semantics models and Python notebooks.
Solution automates key tasks for managing Azure Fabric workspaces & deployment pipelines; It handles the creation of new workspaces, connects workspaces to Git repositories, creates and manages deployment pipelines, assigns users and roles to workspaces and pipelines.
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In this session I'll show you how to 1) Provision your Workspace infrastructure with BICEP, 2) Configure SCIM and use Azure's Entra ID security groups, 3) deploy your Notebooks across environments with DevOps YAML Pipelines and 4) Orchestrate your Notebooks via Azure Data Factory.