Microsoft Fabric + Dataverse Zero-Copy Integration

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If you’ve ever worked with business apps and analytics, you know the struggle: keeping your operational data (the data apps use) and your analytical data (used for reports and dashboards) in sync is hard. Traditionally, you had to copy data, run ETL pipelines, and wait for updates. It was slow, expensive, and prone to errors.

Now, with Microsoft Fabric + Dataverse zero-copy integration, all that becomes much simpler and easier.

What is Zero-Copy Integration?

Zero-copy integration means you don’t have to copy your data to analyze it.

With Dataverse + Fabric:

•           Your operational data stays in Dataverse (the system your apps use).
•           Microsoft Fabric can access and analyze that data directly.
•           You get near real-time updates, so your dashboards and reports reflect the latest data.

No extra pipelines. No duplicate storage. Just live data ready for analytics.

How It Works

Here’s a simple way to understand it:

1.          Link Dataverse to Fabric

In the Power Apps maker portal, you can link Dataverse tables to a Fabric workspace.

1.          Data Appears in Fabric

Fabric creates a “shortcut” to your Dataverse tables in OneLake (Fabric’s data storage). The data isn’t copied — Fabric just reads it directly.

1.          Near Real-Time Updates

When data changes in Dataverse, Fabric sees it within minutes. Your reports and dashboards are always fresh.

What are benefits

1. Real-Time Insights Without Copying actual Data

Forget about ETL pipelines and batch updates. Your analytics and apps can access live data instantly.

1. Simpler for Developers

Power Platform developers don’t need to write complex code or manage storage pipelines. You can focus on building apps, dashboards, and workflows.

1. Lower Costs

No duplicated data means less storage and less maintenance, saving both money and time.

1. Better Governance

Your data stays in Dataverse, so security and permissions are consistent, even when you analyze it in Fabric.

Practical Use Cases

•           Real-Time Dashboards: Build Power BI dashboards that always show the latest sales, inventory, purchases etc.
•           AI Insights: Use Fabric’s AI features on live business data to detect trends or generate insights.
•           Responsive Apps: Build Power Apps that react to analytics outputs — like triggering workflows automatically.
•           Operational Reporting: Create reports directly from live data without extra pipelines.

Why Power Platform Developers Will Love It

•           Faster development: Less time spent on data prep and more on building insights.
•           Easier maintenance: No need to manage ETL pipelines.
•           Fresh insights: Data is updated almost instantly.
•           Unified experience: Apps, analytics, and workflows all work together seamlessly.

Step by step guide how to connect Dataverse Fabric

1.          Go to the Power Apps maker portal.
2.          Select Link to Microsoft Fabric.
3.          Pick the workspace and tables you want.
4.          Start building dashboards, analytics, and apps!

With zero-copy integration, you get live analytics, faster apps, and less hassle. It’s a big step toward modern, efficient business solutions.

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