Microsoft Fabric Made Practical: A Hands-On Guide to Unified Analytics, Data Engineering, and AI Workflows

By RAYMOND TECH

Unlock the full power of unified analytics and transform your organization's data culture with the most comprehensive Microsoft Fabric guide ever published. Microsoft Fabric Made Practical is the definitive all-in-one resource for designing, building, and scaling end-to-end data solutions in the AI era.

Whether you are a Data Engineer transitioning from legacy systems, a Power BI Analyst looking to leverage Big Data, or a CTO architecting a future-proof data estate, this book provides the strategic blueprint and hands-on tactics you need. Move beyond the "feature lists" and learn how to build production-ready ecosystems that turn raw bytes into business impact.

Inside this ultimate playbook, you'll discover how to:

Master OneLake Architecture: Understand the "OneDrive for Data" and implement the revolutionary "One Copy" principle to eliminate data silos forever.

Build an Automated Data Factory: Design resilient, metadata-driven ingestion pipelines that connect to SQL, SaaS, and multi-cloud environments.

Architect the Medallion Framework: Step-by-step instructions for building Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers using Spark and Delta Lake for maximum reliability.

Leverage High-Performance SQL: Harness the Synapse Data Warehouse engine for structured analytics, Star Schema design, and transactional integrity.

Unlock Real-Time Intelligence: Transition from batch processing to instant insights using KQL, Eventstreams, and the proactive Data Activator.

Integrate Generative AI & Data Science: Build next-generation workflows by embedding Azure OpenAI, MLflow, and Copilot directly into your data processes.

Master the "Last Mile" with Power BI: Utilize Direct Lake mode to achieve sub-second performance on billions of rows without the lag of traditional imports.

Secure & Govern at Scale: Implement "Define Once, Enforce Everywhere" security using Microsoft Purview and Domain-driven design.

Unlike theoretical manuals or fragmented documentation, this book delivers a complete practical journey-blending authoritative expertise with real-world tutorials, case studies, and a Bonus Kit of deployment checklists. By the end, you won't just be "using" Microsoft Fabric; you'll be orchestrating it as a unified engine for innovation and growth.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GJF2DT36
• ISBN13: 9798245251769
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"