Add Auto-Pause and Auto-Scale Features for Fabric Capacities Based on Usage

n Microsoft Fabric, capacity management is currently manual or script-based, which can be inefficient and costly for organizations with predictable or intermittent workloads.

I propose adding native auto-pause and auto-scale capabilities for Fabric capacities (e.g., F64, F2) based on usage patterns or scheduled time windows. This would allow tenants to:

• Automatically pause capacities when idle (e.g., nights, weekends).
• Automatically scale down to lower SKUs (e.g., F2) when usage is low.
• Automatically scale up when usage increases or during business hours.
• Receive cost-saving recommendations based on historical usage.

This feature would help optimize resource usage, reduce costs, and simplify administration — especially for Fabric-only tenants or those with predictable workloads.

Benefits

• Cost savings for organizations
• Reduced need for custom automation scripts
• Improved governance and control
• Aligns with Azure’s existing autoscaling capabilities