Explore Microsoft Fabric and its features through real-world examples
Build data analytics solutions for lakehouses, data warehouses, real-time analytics, and data science
Monitor, manage, and administer your Fabric platform and analytics system to ensure flexibility, performance, security, and control
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Discover the capabilities of Microsoft Fabric, the premier unified solution designed for the AI era, seamlessly combining data integration, OneLake, transformation, visualization, universal security, and a unified business model. This book provides an overview of Microsoft Fabric, its components, and the wider analytics landscape. In this book, you'll explore workloads such as Data Factory, Synapse Data Engineering, data science, data warehouse, real-time analytics, and Power BI. You’ll learn how to build end-to-end lakehouse and data warehouse solutions using the medallion architecture, unlock the real-time analytics, and implement machine learning and AI models. As you progress, you’ll build expertise in monitoring workloads and administering Fabric across tenants, capacities, and workspaces. The book also guides you step by step through enhancing security and governance practices in Microsoft Fabric and implementing CI/CD workflows with Azure DevOps or GitHub. Finally, you’ll discover the power of Copilot, an AI-driven assistant that accelerates your analytics journey. By the end of this book, you’ll have unlocked the full potential of AI-driven data analytics, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the analytics landscape and mastery over the essential concepts and principles of Microsoft Fabric.

Who is this book for?

This book is for data professionals, including data analysts, data engineers, data scientists, data warehouse developers, ETL developers, business analysts, AI/ML professionals, software developers, and Chief Data Officers who want to build a future-ready data analytics solution for long-term success in the AI era. For PySpark and SQL students entering the data analytics field, this book offers a broad foundation for developing the skills to build end-to-end analytics systems for various use cases. Basic knowledge of SQL and Spark is assumed.

What you will learn

Get acquainted with the different services available in Microsoft Fabric
Build end-to-end data analytics solution to scale and manage high performance
Integrate data from different types of data sources
Apply transformation with Spark, Notebook, and T-SQL
Understand and implement real-time stream processing and data science capabilities
Perform end-to-end processes for building data analytics solutions in the AI era
Drive insights by leveraging Power BI for reporting and visualization
Improve productivity with AI assistance and Copilot integration

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Amazon Customer Oct 29, 2024

The sample data required to do the tutorials is no longer available in the locations and formats described in the book. And the user interface has already changed enough since printing of the book that it's a struggle to follow the tutorial instructions. If you just want to read it and not actually do all the exercises, it's an excellent overview of all the capabilities. But for hands-on it's already out of date.

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Ray Sep 07, 2024

This book is ideal for data professionals—analysts, engineers, and AI/ML experts—looking to build future-ready analytics solutions. It offers a solid foundation for PySpark and SQL students entering the field, with practical insights for developing end-to-end systems. A great resource for staying ahead in the AI-driven data landscape.

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P. Laws Aug 02, 2024

Microsoft Fabric is very much in its infancy and there's a lot of great information on the internet but it's very spread about lots of blogs and getting a nice crisp overview is often difficult.This book from Packt is a really clear summary of where we are now with the product and architecture and having things to hand is really helpful rather than having to dive off to Microsoft blogs and support pages and other 3rd party blogs.I've recently passed the DP-600 qualification and wish I'd had this excellent book to hand before I attempted the exam.As with the other Packt books I've read the chapters are really well structured "this is what we'll show you", the content itself and then "this is what we've learned" style to reinforce the learning.Screenshots are really clear and in colour which does help the eye.I was able to find the relevant files on GitHub and do some of the doing which helps the learning rather than just purely theoretical. The book covers key concepts such as data ingestion, different methods of orchestration and on to admin and security considerations.I'd definitely recommend this book for anyone looking to learn about Microsoft Fabric and to understand some of the new technical terms, concepts and capabilities the product brings.

Sivanagaraju Gadiparthi Jul 31, 2024

"Learn Microsoft Fabric" by Arshad Ali and Bradley Schacht is a comprehensive guide designed to equip data professionals with the skills needed to navigate the Microsoft Fabric platform. This book is tailored for data engineers, analysts, and scientists looking to harness the power of Microsoft Fabric for data integration, transformation, and analytics in the era of AI.Technically, the book excels by covering a broad range of topics from the basics of enabling Microsoft Fabric to building complex end-to-end analytics systems. The authors have adeptly structured the content, beginning with fundamental concepts and gradually delving into more advanced topics such as real-time analytics, data science, and AI integration. Each chapter is well-detailed, offering step-by-step instructions, practical examples, and real-world scenarios, making it easier for readers to grasp and implement the concepts.The vocabulary used is precise and accessible, balancing technical depth with clarity. The book's organization allows readers to easily find specific topics of interest, and the practical examples and exercises enhance understanding and application.In summary, "Learn Microsoft Fabric" is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to master data analytics using Microsoft Fabric. Its clear explanations, practical focus, and comprehensive coverage make it a must-read for data professionals.

Learn Microsoft Fabric: A practical guide to performing data analytics in the era of artificial intelligence

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