I recently took Microsoft’s DP-600 exam/Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate(Twice 1 fail and 1 pass), and I noticed that several questions covered Power BI External tools, such as DAX Studio, and the correct use of DAX statements. Therefore, I think I ought to write a post on DAX studio for those of you who are also interested in taking this test.
In today’s data-driven world, organizations are increasingly relying on robust data infrastructure to manage and analyze vast amounts of information. Microsoft Fabric provides comprehensive solutions to address these needs, including data warehouses and data lakehouses. Understanding the differences between these two approaches is crucial for leveraging their capabilities effectively. In this blog, we’ll dive into the distinctions between data warehouses and data lakehouses within the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem.
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With Fabric, as a data provider, you can centralize all your data and grant users access only to the information they need, instead of providing open access to each department. In the traditional data warehouse model, you might create a single dataset for the entire company. When the sales team needs something different, you make adjustments and generate a new dataset. Marketing may require additional modifications, leading to yet another dataset. Over time, the sole source of truth becomes a matter of conflicting interpretations.
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Before diving into the process, it’s important to understand what a shortcut in OneLake entails. Essentially, a shortcut in this context is a reference or link to a dataset or specific data object within OneLake. This allows users to access data quickly without navigating through multiple layers of the data lake’s structure, facilitating faster decision-making and smoother workflows.
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