Microsoft's new all-in-one analytics solution
What is Microsoft Fabric?
Microsoft Fabric is a complete analytics platform and is a Saas-based integrated data and analytics platform that helps organizations move, process, transform and analyze data. It combines tools such as Power BI, Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Data Factory into one environment.
With Microsoft Fabric, all data specialists work within a unified environment for data access, processing and visualization. This promotes seamless collaboration between various areas of expertise and optimizes the efficiency and effectiveness of your data processes.
The benefits of the Microsoft Fabric:
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Recognizable to data specalists with functionalities such as Data Factory, SQL Warehouses, data lakes and Power BI in one platform.
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Complete SaaS data platform eliminating the need for deployment of separate azure resources.
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Easy activation of the SaaS platform with instant availability to firewalls, security and networks.
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A unified user interface that promotes collaboration between different data specializations such as data engineers, data scientists, data analysts and Power BI specialists.
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No data duplications due to the updated storage technology in OneLake based on the Delta Lake opensource format.
Data management and collaboration
Microsoft Fabric optimizes data management and simplifies collaboration among data professionals by working with standardized processes and tools. This enables teams to work together seamlessly regardless of their role within the data ecosystem and ensures efficient exchange of data
Microsoft Fabric not only optimizes data management by providing standardized datasets in a coordinated environment, but also ensures the safety and management of data with its built-in security, governance and regulatory compliance.
As an essential SaaS platform for modern data analytics, it offers integrations such as data lakes, data engineering and data integration, indispensable for organizations focused on innovation and excellence in data management.
The ultimate data lake solution
Want to get more out of your data, but don't have the time or resources to build or maintain a data lake yourself? Then we have good news for you. Meet OneLake, a data lake-as-a-service solution that is part of Microsoft Fabric.
OneLake provides a simple, fast way for secure, centralized data storage without infrastructure or security concerns, similar to how OneDrive stores files.
With OneLake, you benefit directly from the Lakehouse model: seamless integration and processing of both structured and unstructured data, powered by Delta Lake and Spark for efficient large-scale data analytics.
The best of both worlds
OneLake offers organizations the best of both worlds: the scalability of a data lake with the functionalities of traditional databases, backed by Microsoft Fabric for advanced data analytics. With OneLake, you can:- Easily connect and synchronize all your data sources to your data lake.
- Organize your data into files, folders and tables as desired.
- Access and process your data using both the Spark engine and SQL engine.
- Visualize and share your data using Power BI or other tools.
- Protect your data with the highest standards of security and compliance.
Want to know more about the functionality of Microsoft Fabric? Then read the blog "the first introduction to Microsoft Fabric.
Continuous control over your data platform
With Fabric Monitoring from InSpark, you are assured of continuous insight, rapid problem detection and cost-effective management. We take the monitoring off your hands completely. Find out more on our Fabric Monitoring page.
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