Category: Power BI

Understanding Microsoft Fabric Licensing and Cost (Public Preview)

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Everyone has been asking and now we have some information. Adam breaks down how Microsoft Fabric Licensing and costs work. Helping you get the most out of Fabric!

Announcing Microsoft Fabric capacities are available for purchase
https://blog.fabric.microsoft.com/blog/announcing-microsoft-fabric-capacities-are-available-for-purchase

Microsoft Fabric licenses
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/enterprise/licenses

Power BI for US government customers
https://learn.microsoft.com/power-bi/enterprise/service-govus-overview

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Use your browser to edit your Power BI dataset within Microsoft Fabric

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More Power BI Desktop capabilities are heading to the service. Modeling in the web is the latest addition. Now Mac users can enjoy editing capabilities! Emily joins us to tell us more!

Edit your data model in the Power BI Service (Preview)
https://powerbi.microsoft.com/blog/edit-your-data-model-in-the-power-bi-service-public-preview-opt-in/

Edit data models in the Power BI service (preview)
https://learn.microsoft.com/power-bi/transform-model/service-edit-data-models

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Understanding OneLake within Microsoft Fabric

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The key to Microsoft Fabric is definitely OneLake! OneLake enables the reuse of data within Fabric to help drive all of the engines. One copy of the data! Josh Caplan joins us to help get an understanding of the power of OneLake.

OneLake, the OneDrive for data
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/onelake/onelake-overview

OneLake shortcuts
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/onelake/onelake-shortcuts

OneLake File Explorer
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/onelake/onelake-file-explorer

Josh Caplan:
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Understanding Microsoft Fabric — 11 Crucial Things You Need to Know

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Welcome to our guide on Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft’s newly introduced data platform.

In this video, we’re presenting 11 key aspects you need to understand about this powerful tool. We’ll explore its primary functions, integral features, and how it interfaces with other Microsoft products such as OneLake Data Hub, Data Factory, Synapse Data Engineering, Synapse Data Science, Power BI, as well as its AI and Co-pilot integrations.

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Leverage the Microsoft Fabric Trial

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Did you know that Microsoft Fabric comes with a 60-day free Fabric Capacity trial? Adam shows you how to get it and the reason why you may not be able to use it.

Microsoft Fabric (Preview) trial
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/get-started/fabric-trial

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Why can’t I use Microsoft Fabric?

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You’ve heard about all the great things with Microsoft Fabric, but you don’t see it in the portal. You only see the Power BI items and no persona switcher. What’s going on? Adam shows you to enable Fabric for your tenant.

Enable Microsoft Fabric for your organization
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/admin/fabric-switch

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What is Microsoft Fabric (Public Preview)?

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Maybe you’ve heard the announcement of Microsoft Fabric. Maybe you are coming from Power BI and curious how Microsoft Fabric relates. Adam gets you up to speed!

Microsft Learn: Get Started with Microsoft Fabric
https://learn.microsoft.com/training/paths/get-started-fabric/

Microsoft Fabric End to End Tutorials
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/get-started/end-to-end-tutorials

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Microsoft’s AI Transformation – A Deep Dive into the Future of Data Tech!

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In this thrilling exploration of Microsoft’s AI advancements, we dissect the democratizing power of AI and how it is revolutionizing every aspect of our digital life, from workflows to product development. We delve into the significance of Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI, the introduction of AI co-pilots into every sphere of our work, and how AI is becoming an omnipresent force in our digital universe.

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Learning Together: The Power of Communities for Personal and Professional Growth with Kedeisha Bryan

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Are you struggling to find meaningful learning support in the data analytics field? Tired of the same ineffective advice and lacking the right connections to make a difference? Join us in this episode and learn how to unlock personalized learning support with data communities and AI technology – finally advancing your skills and career in data science.

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Data Immersion Supercharged by AI with Nikola Ilic

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In this episode of The Analytic Mind, host Sam McKay welcomes data expert Nikola Ilic, also known as the Data Mozart, to discuss the latest developments in the data world. Nikola shares his background working with traditional Microsoft business intelligence products and his current focus on Power BI and Azure Synapse Analytics. The conversation then turns to the strength of Microsoft’s data platform and the integration of its various components. Sam and Nikola also explore the potential of AI technology in data analysis and productivity, citing recent advancements in PowerPoint and Power BI.

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🔴 Let’s talk Microsoft Fabric – LIVE w/ Matthew Roche (May 27, 2023) (Member Chat 2nd Half)

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Join us live as we answer your questions about Microsoft Fabric including Power BI!

Connect with Matthew:
Mastodon: https://techhub.social/@SQLAllFather
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Website: https://ssbipolar.com/

💥 30 minutes: Open Q&A (Public)
💥 Then… Members Only Chat (Public can watch & Super Chat for Questions)

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👉 Put a “Q:” in front of your comment to help us identify questions!
👉 Super chats take priority
👉 Do NOT re-post your questions! We’ll get to as many questions as we can.
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What does Microsoft Fabric mean for Guy in a Cube?

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Very excited that Microsoft Fabic has hit Public preview! But what does that mean for Guy in a Cube? Is Guy in a Cube going to cover Microsoft Fabric?

Blog: https://azure.microsoft.com/blog/introducing-microsoft-fabric-data-analytics-for-the-era-of-ai/

Blog: https://powerbi.microsoft.com/blog/introducing-microsoft-fabric-and-copilot-in-microsoft-power-bi/

Docs: https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/get-started/microsoft-fabric-overview

Tutorials: https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/get-started/end-to-end-tutorials

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