Microsoft Fabric / Power BI Q&A - LIVE w/ Kim Manis & Bogdan Crivat (Dec 16, 2023)

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Join us live as we answer your questions about Microsoft Fabric (including Power BI) with special guests Kim Manis & Bogdan Crivat from the Fabric Product Team!

Join us live as we answer your questions about Microsoft Fabric (including Power BI) with special guests Kim Manis & Bogdan Crivat from the Fabric Product Team! Get your questions in the chat early as we don't get to all of them.

This is also the last stream of 2023. It's time to donate the money in the "It Depends" jar! We have also listed this stream as a fundraiser stream for St. Jude Children's Hospital. The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.

💼 Small companies can start with Fabric by considering the F2 SKU, which offers value and flexibility.
📥 Downloading a Power BI file with incremental refresh in the Power BI service is not currently possible, but improvements are being explored.
🌐 Fabric offers the advantage of integrating data from various sources and being part of a broader ecosystem.
🐦 Co-pilot's availability in different SKUs may evolve over time, but it currently starts with the P1 F64+ SKU.
💼 Fabric is an all-encompassing platform that supports various engines and is designed for business users.
📦 Delta tables play a significant role in Fabric for data storage.
🌐 Co-pilot is available in Power BI Desktop and the web, and you can enable it in the admin portal.
🏆 Azure Maps is the latest map visual in Power BI Desktop and is now generally available.
- 💼 Fabric Data Sharing: Fabric allows for easier data sharing and consolidation, reducing the need to duplicate data across different platforms.
🌐 Cloud Migration: Moving to the cloud can offer benefits like cost savings and improved security, but the decision should be based on your organization's specific goals and challenges.
🪄 Simplified Architecture: Fabric simplifies complex data architectures, making it easier for business users to access and leverage data.
👥 Empowering Business Users: Fabric connects IT and business users, enabling business users to directly access and benefit from data insights.
🚀 Continuous Improvement: Fabric is evolving, and user feedback is essential for its ongoing development and improvement.
🛠️ Fabric's Potential: Explore Fabric's capabilities, and consider how it can empower your organization to make better decisions and drive value from data.
📅 Stay Informed: Keep up with the latest updates and developments in Fabric to leverage its full potential for your business.
🎉 Disconnect and Enjoy: Take a break, relax, and recharge during the holidays, but stay excited about what Fabric and other tools can offer in the future.