20
Oct
Direct Lake Models: Are They OneLake or SQL? (And How to Check!)
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Learn how to quickly identify if your published Direct Lake model uses OneLake or SQL option
15
Oct
From ‘Dataslows’ to Dataflows: The Gen2 Performance Revolution in Microsoft Fabric
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Dataflows were (rightly?) considered "the slowest and least performant option" for ingesting data into Power BI/Microsoft Fabric. However, things are changing rapidly and the latest...
21
Aug
Power BI Pro Trick: Sort Visuals by Fields NOT on the Chart!
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Specific client requirements sometimes may force us to think out of the box and find not-so-obvious solutions
02
Jul
From Blank Page to Brilliant Content: Mastering AI-Powered Writing
by Nikola
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Let's be honest – writing is hard! But what if I told you that AI tools like ChatGPT could become your writing partner, helping you...
27
May
Data Modeling DP-700 KQL Lakehouse Mastering DP-600 Mastering DP-700 Microsoft Fabric Real-Time Intelligence Spark T-SQL
Triple Five – How to Perform Common Data Transformations in Fabric!
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Discover how to perform 5 essential data transformations in Microsoft Fabric using PySpark, T-SQL, and KQL. Whether you're coding in Python, SQL, or Kusto, this...
13
May
Data Modeling DP-700 KQL Lakehouse Mastering DP-600 Mastering DP-700 Microsoft Fabric OneLake Spark T-SQL
Stop Guessing! Choose the Right Fabric Engine for Your Data!
by Nikola
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Microsoft Fabric is all about the options. This article provides a guidance on the most common Fabric dilemma - which analytical storage engine to choose?
07
May
Mirroring vs. Shortcuts in Microsoft Fabric: Which One Should You Use?
by Nikola
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Both features enable the "One Copy" mantra that Fabric heavily promotes. And, although they share a lot of similarities, they work completely differently behind the...
24
Apr
A Tale of Two Direct Lakes in Microsoft Fabric
by Nikola
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If you were confused or felt lost with the Direct Lake mode in Microsoft Fabric, I have "great" news for you - things just got...
10
Apr
From Default to Dynamic: Customizing Spark Settings in Your Fabric Workspace
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Spark settings in Fabric aren't just technical fine print - they are your ticket to immortality when it comes to Spark performance!
05
Mar
How to set up Object-level security directly in Power BI Desktop
by Nikola
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Setting up OLS in Power BI requires an external tool. Not anymore! With the new TMDL view, you can configure and manage the OLS directly...