Learn the difference between Materialized Lake Views and Query Folding in Microsoft Fabric. Discover when to use each technique to improve performance, reduce compute costs, and scale analytics efficiently.
Speed vs Efficiency in Microsoft Fabric: Materialised Lake Views vs Query Folding Read More »
Implementation & Strategy, Microsoft FabricPower BI offers three storage modes—Import, DirectQuery, and Direct Lake—each optimized for different performance, governance, and architectural needs. Import prioritizes speed, DirectQuery prioritizes source control, and Direct Lake enables high‑performance analytics directly on OneLake data in Microsoft Fabric.
Direct Lake vs Import vs DirectQuery in Power BI: Which Should You Choose? Read More »
Access & Policies, Collections & Domains Architecture, Microsoft FabricImagine this: a new data analyst joins your team. They need access to explore data assets but shouldn’t be able to change sensitive classifications. Without proper roles and permissions, they could either be blocked from doing their work—or worse, accidentally gain access to things they shouldn’t see.
Set Up Roles and Permissions in Microsoft Purview Read More »
Access & Policies, Collections & Domains Architecture, Governance & Security, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Purview, Security & Access ControlIn today’s AI-driven data landscape, governance isn’t just about compliance—it’s about confidence, security, and scalability.
The Governance Series: Building Trust in Microsoft Fabric with Purview Read More »
Audit & Monitoring, Business Value, Data Governance, Governance & Security, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Purview, Security & Access Control, Security & ComplianceIn my previous post, “How Expensive Is Microsoft Purview? Why It Should Be Central to Your Fabric Strategy,” we explored why Purview is not just a governance tool but a foundational pillar of Microsoft Fabric projects.
Microsoft Purview ROI: A Practical Cost-Benefit Analysis for Fabric Projects Read More »
Business Value, Data Governance, Governance & Security, Implementation & Strategy, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft PurviewIn a world where data moves faster than governance, the question isn’t just how to access information—but how to trust it.
As organizations accelerate their adoption of Microsoft Fabric, data is no longer confined to silos. It flows freely across workspaces, reports, and pipelines. That freedom is powerful—but without governance, it can quickly become exposure.
Guardrails for the Future: Sensitivity Labels and Access Controls in Fabric Read More »
Access & Policies, Governance & Security, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Purview, Security & Access Control, Security & ComplianceAs organizations pour vast amounts of data into Microsoft Fabric, visibility becomes both the key to innovation — and the greatest governance challenge. Fabric’s unified analytics experience empowers teams to connect data across Lakehouses, Data Factories, and Power BI workspaces, but this very integration makes it harder to answer vital questions like:
From Discovery to Classification: How Purview Enhances Visibility in Fabric Read More »
Foundations, Governance & Security, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft PurviewIn the era of AI and intelligent agents, can we really quantify the cost of Microsoft Purview? At first glance, it may seem expensive—until a data breach occurs. Then the cost of repairing reputational damage, regulatory fines, and customer trust easily outweighs what Purview would have cost over several years.
How Expensive Is Microsoft Purview? Why It Should Be Central to Your Fabric Strategy Read More »
Business Value, Data Governance, Governance & Security, Implementation & Strategy, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Purview, Security & ComplianceIn today’s data-driven economy, trust is the currency of innovation. Yet in 2024, the average cost of a data breach hit $4.88 million. Despite this, many organizations still deploy Microsoft Fabric without a governance strategy — prioritizing speed and self-service over structure and security. It’s like constructing a skyscraper without a blueprint: impressive at first glance, but dangerously unstable beneath the surface.
Microsoft Fabric + Purview: Why Governance Can’t Be an Afterthought Read More »
Business Value, Data Governance, Foundations, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft PurviewIn today’s data-driven world, organizations are embracing Microsoft Fabric to unify their analytics landscape — bringing together data engineering, data science, and business intelligence under one integrated platform. Yet as data moves across multiple services — from ingestion to transformation to visualization — the question remains: can you see its full journey?
That’s where Microsoft Purview comes in. Its data lineage capabilities give organizations the ability to trace data movement and transformation across the entire Fabric ecosystem — unlocking visibility, trust, and accountability.
End-to-End Visibility: Building a Fabric Lineage Map with Purview Read More »
Glossary & Metadata, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Purview’s Unified Data Catalog
