A Year in Review, Fabric Community Update - December 2024
A Year in Review, Fabric Community Update - December 2024 Thank you to all our Fabric Community members! The Fabric community team would like to take the opportunity to say thank you for your contributions over the 2024 year. Providing solutions, posting in galleries, writing blogs, and participating in user groups are some of the ways you have helped make the Fabric community a great place to be. Join us at the 2025 Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2024 introduced #FabCon, the Fabric Community Conferences that attracted over 8,000 Fabric fans across 2 sold out conferences in Las Vegas and Stockholm. FabCon 2025 in Las Vegas from March 31 to April 2 will be the biggest-ever FabCon. With 4 keynotes, 215 sessions, and 20 full-day Workshops covering Power BI, Fabric, SQL and AI, it’s the ultimate learning event for BI professionals, database professionals, and developers. Here are 5 more reasons to join us at FabCon in 2025: The extremely popular Ask the Experts enclave with 12+ dedicated booths to answer your trickiest technical, capacity, and billing questions. The much-anticipated FREE Partner Pre-Day for systems integrators to help grow their Fabric practice. The buzzing Community Lounge to connect and collaborate with like-minded professionals, stalwarts (and celebrities) in the data community. The ever-popular Power Hour where you are guaranteed to learn NOTHING but may luck out with cool swag. And brand new at FabCon 2025, a Power BI visualization showdown where you get to watch and vote on the best of the best competing for our world title! Snag the early bird discount before Dec 31 and use the code MSCUST to get another $150 off, this is the lowest it’s ever going to be! Need help convincing your boss, use this letter! The Fabric community has grown so much in 2024! If you haven't seen all the updates that have been made to the Fabric community this year, now is the time. Get started with the Fabric community landing page and explore the Career Hub, expanded forum experiences and community blogs. Career Hub Expanded forum experiences Data Engineering Data Warehouse Data Science Databases Fabric platform Fabric community blogs Fabric community support Be one of the first to start using Fabric Databases Ready to build reliable, highly scalable applications where cloud authentication and encryption are secured by default? Watch on-demand SQL database in Fabric session with database experts and the Microsoft product team and see just how easy it is to get started. View all the sessions here. Popular blogs Here are some community blogs from the past year, that are getting attention and that you might be interested in! [Power BI] Measure Killer - external tool to clean model by @ibarrau Power BI Dynamic Date Filters: Automatically Updating Filters with Each Refresh by @ Fowmy Page Level Security in Power BI by @truptis Utilize Power BI Semantic Model within Power BI Reports Builder by @SamInogic Refresh Power BI Semantic Model from MSFT Fabric Data Pipeline by @NandanHegde Blogs from the Fabric team Announcing SQL database in Microsoft Fabric (Preview) Store and access your Iceberg data in OneLake using Snowflake and shortcuts Announcing preview of Workspace Monitoring The Microsoft Fabric Community Conference is coming back to Las Vegas! Announcing New Recruitment for the Private Preview of Microsoft Fabric SKU Estimator Community Spotlight Members Each month a member of the Fabric community is chosen to be showcased for their exemplary community contributions. Community Spotlight Members answer questions, provide solutions and share their expert knowledge. They are valued community members that go above and beyond to support the Fabric community. Meet @Brunner_BI, November Spotlight member. Super User Power BI Community Member since 2020 80+ Kudos 40 Solutions authored 260+ Replies Creator of the Measure Killer tool Thank you to all the 2024 Community Spotlight members. @bhanu_gautam @DoherDrizzle @jennratten @Ashish_Mathur @rubayatyasmin @lbendlin @Jihwan_Kim @aj1973 @technolog People are finding solutions These are the most popular questions about Fabric that got answered in the past year. Power BI: Add a table to a semantic model - using Power BI desktop or online services Fabric Platform: How to access Fabric Warehouse from Fabric Notebooks? Data Factory: Execute Data Pipeline Via API Real-Time Intelligence: Data Activator Power BI Report Alert Refresh Rate Popular discussions These are the trending discussions in the forums. Power BI: Connecting Power BI Desktop to Stored Procedures: Feasibility and Best Practices Fabric Platform: Fabric compute capacity exceeded its limits. How to know how much CU each dataflowgen2 consumes Data Factory: Truncate Warehouse SQL table Real-Time Intelligence: Fabric workspace item events - alert creation failed Trending Data Stories for Power BI Visit the Data Stories Gallery for more inspiration and ideas. Global Supermarket by @AjitPadole_ Operational Overview for Quick Service Restaurants by @RapidaSolutions To stay up-to-date with Fabric, visit Fabric Community News and select Subscribe from the Options menu.Celebrate our New and Returning July 2025 cohort Super Users!
Fabric Super Users are helpful community members from across the globe who respond and interact with other community members by providing solutions to questions asked on the platform. In addition to contributing content across the Forums, Galleries, and the Community Blog, they are also recognized for the quality of their posts. Moreover, Super Users help keep our forums free from spam by identifying and moving posts as necessary. If you would like to be inspired by one of these very special community members, be sure to visit their profiles and add them as a friend. 🎉Help us welcome all of the NEW Super Users to the July 2025 cohort and thank them for their great contributions! Akash_Varuna I'm Akash K, a data enthusiast with expertise in Power BI, SQL, Python, and data science. I enjoy cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data to solve real-world problems. Over the past six months, I've actively contributed to the data community, which has helped me grow and learn. Outside of work, I love to travel and explore new perspectives. andrewsommer Andrew Sommer is a results-driven leader in business intelligence and data analytics, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable insights. As the Chief Data Officer at Missouri S&T, he has built and scaled high-performing analytics and engineering teams, driving data-informed decision-making across the institution. With expertise in data strategy, visualization, machine learning, and analytics platforms, Andrew is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and strategic planning. His experience spans higher education, healthcare, and corporate analytics, making him a versatile leader in the field. Connect with Andrew to discuss data innovation, analytics strategy, and business intelligence best practices. anilelmastasi Anıl Elmastaşı is an experienced Business Intelligence Consultant with over four years of expertise in data analytics and reporting. He began his career at major corporations such as Ford and Coca-Cola İçecek, developing a strong foundation in tools like Power BI, SAP BusinessObjects, and SAP NetWeaver. Currently working as BI Consultant, Anıl provides fast and effective solutions for enterprise-level Power BI reports. He specializes in optimizing reports, assisting self-service BI users, and troubleshooting complex data issues. In addition to his technical support role, Anıl actively delivers Power BI training sessions, focusing on data visualization, DAX, and data modeling. He holds Microsoft certifications including PL-300 and DP-600 and is currently expanding his knowledge in modern data platforms such as Azure Data Engineering and Microsoft Fabric. SolomonovAnton Experienced Data Engineer specializing in Big Data projects with a focus on Microsoft Azure technologies. Certified Microsoft BI Developer with a proven track record in designing and implementing robust data solutions. Skilled in Power BI, Hadoop, Python, DataBricks, Azure, MS SQL, and more. Demonstrated success in collaborating with international teams from companies such as Mars, Sandvik, Ingosstrakh, and others. ArwaAldoud I’m a Business Intelligence consultant with a strong passion for turning raw data into actionable insights that drive real impact. My work focuses on helping individuals and organizations make sense of complex information through scalable data solutions that support smarter decision-making. In addition to client-facing work, I’m deeply involved in community initiatives organizing user group events, delivering training sessions, and mentoring aspiring professionals. I believe in creating inclusive spaces where people can learn and grow together, regardless of their technical background or location. Whether it’s supporting newcomers, sharing best practices, or contributing to technical discussions, I remain committed to advancing data literacy and collaboration across the community. BhavinVyas3003 BhavinVyas3003 Bhavin Vyas is a Business Intelligence professional with a strong background in SAP BW and a growing passion for Microsoft Power BI. He started his career working with SAP tools and data warehousing, and is now expanding his skills in Power BI and Microsoft Fabric to build modern, interactive reports and dashboards. With hands-on experience in SAP BW data modeling, BEx queries, and enterprise reporting, Bhavin is now focused on learning and applying Power BI for visual analytics and business insights. He is also exploring low-code tools like Power Apps and Power Automate to broaden his BI capabilities. Bhavin enjoys being part of data communities, sharing knowledge, and continuously learning new technologies to support smarter decision-making. datacoffee Brian has worked with data and analytics for more than two decades - varying projects on both size and complexity. Now, by combining deep experience with a human approach to data and analytics, and a deep understanding of platform implementations, Brian build solutions that deliver actual change for people, for business, for everyone Brian is a Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Recognized Fasttrack Solution Architect. Brian loves data and is always trying to glue the business and tech together using his knowledge and experience. He is always open to meet new people and help them to get better tomorrow. Cookistador Hello, I'm Dom. I'm driven by a passion for tech innovation and a strong interest in Data, mainly centered around Microsoft solutions. I have built solid skills across on-premises (SSAS, Power BI Report Server, SSIS) and cloud (Power BI Service, Fabric) environments, and my goal is to deepen my expertise to become a super user (and get a cape). govind_021 I’m Govind, a Data Analyst with a strong academic and professional background in analytics. I completed my schooling and graduation from DAVV University, Indore, India, and hold a Master's degree (MBA) in Business Analytics. I’m certified in PL-300, DP-600, and DP-700, reflecting my expertise as a Data Analyst and Microsoft Fabric Engineer. I’m passionate about leveraging data to solve real-world problems and drive actionable insights through analytics. Ilgar_Zarbali Ilgar Zarbaliyev is a seasoned data professional with over 20 years of experience delivering strategic insights through data analysis and business intelligence, leveraging tools such as Microsoft 365 and Power BI. As the founder of ExcelWorld OÜ, he creates Excel and Power BI templates and organizes events like My Data Summit to empower data practitioners. Ilgar also serves as a European Training Foundation Ambassador, advocating for innovation in education. He leads the Azerbaijan Chapter of the Financial Modeling World Cup, organizing national Excel competitions to inspire analytical excellence. Deku Deku Jake Duddy specializes in Business Intelligence and Power BI. He administers a Power BI tenant, and develops processes and tooling to empower developers. Jake champions best practices, having established DevOps processes and robust admin monitoring solutions. Jake is an active member of the Fabric community. He shares his insights through his blog, evaluationcontext.github.io, posting on his experiments and experiences with topics related to the Microsoft analytic stack. He presents at Power BI User Groups, sharing his knowledge with a broader audience., and recently had the opportunity to speak at the Fabric Power Hour session at SQLBits. He also frequents the Fabric forums, offering solutions where he can. kushanNa I’m Kushan Narasinghe, a Power BI developer with a strong focus on data visualization and custom reporting solutions. I specialize in building tailored Power BI visuals, automating data workflows using Python and Selenium, and turning complex datasets into clear, actionable insights. I enjoy creating tools that make data easier to understand and use, and I'm always looking for new ways to improve reporting efficiency and user experience. Outside of work, I enjoy watching sports, going to the beach, and reading books. maruthisp I have over 15 years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing and Data Visualizations. I am seasoned across enterprise DWH projects and has experience working globally, in Denmark, India and currently living in Melbourne, Australia. I am open, welcoming and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. As a senior consultant, I have a proven track record as designing and shaping data platforms. I also has extensive cloud experience specializing across On-Prem and Azure Cloud projects. My career started as a BI developer developed, implemented, and supported data warehouse projects using SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, and SQL Server Databases. Over time, I moved into Azure-based data engineering, designing and optimizing data transformation and storage solutions. Led end-to-end migration of on-prem SQL databases into Azure Synapse, reducing costs and improving data processing efficiency. Developed ETL/ELT frameworks based on Medallion Driven Architecture in Azure Synapse for reusability. Built high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines for ingesting, transforming, and serving data across multiple domains. Developed Azure Analysis Services Tabular Models based on STAR schema with dimensional modelling best practices and integrated with Power BI. As a consultant, I am quickly adapted to various technologies, including DBT, Snowflake, and Databricks, acquiring new skills at a fast pace to meet evolving project requirements and business demands. MattiaFratello MattiaFratello I see myself as a curious, optimistic, and open-minded person. After obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and a Master's Degree in Data Science, at the University of Milano-Bicocca, in November 2019 I moved to Sofia where I started to work as a Business Intelligence Analyst at Codix. In September 2021 I've joined The World Bank Group in the role of Power BI Trainer. In September 2022, in addition to the role of Power BI Trainer, I was assigned the role of Power BI and Power Apps Developer. In March 2024 I joined Sportingtech in the role of Senior Business Intelligence Developer, continuing to put in practice and increasing my knowledge of Data Analysis and Reporting through the usage of Power BI, SQL, Python, and the whole Power Platform Environment. Enthusiastic in Data Storytelling, my objective is to help people drive a data culture – helping everyone make better decisions based on data 📊 📈 📉 mdaatifraza5556 mdaatifraza5556 I am Md Aatif Raza, a passionate data analyst and Power BI developer with hands-on experience in creating dashboards and reports that help businesses make better decisions. I have a strong background in working with SQL and Power BI, and I enjoy transforming raw data into clear, meaningful insights. I have worked on real-time projects where I connected multiple data sources, built interactive visualizations, and helped teams track key performance indicators effectively. My goal is always to make data easy to understand for everyone, no matter their technical background. I am committed to continuous learning and keeping up with the latest tools and techniques in data analytics. I love collaborating with others, sharing knowledge, and helping organizations grow by making data-driven decisions. I believe good data storytelling can make a big difference in any industry. Speedramps speedramps A Fabric Power BI contractor. Very keen to connect with other Super Users to share new features, best practices, answer technical questions and help mentor junior developers. 9 years Power BI experience and over 25 years BI experience in Manufacturing, Banking, Insurance and Pensions. Nasif_Azam To leverage my comprehensive skill set in programming languages, databases, frameworks/libraries, operating systems, and specialized expertise in Data Analysis, Data Engineering, Data Science, Data Mining, Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Algorithms towards a challenging role where I can contribute to innovative projects, solve complex problems, and continuously grow. I’m a passionate Data Analyst and Data Engineer with a strong foundation in Power BI, Excel, SQL, T-SQL, Data Modeling, and DAX, also have a hands-on experience in Microsoft Fabric items including Lakehouse, Dataflow Gen2, Pipelines, and Warehouses. I bring a blend of analytical thinking and engineering skills to solve complex business problems, build scalable data solutions, and create impactful visualizations. Microsoft Certified in: DP-900 (Azure Data Fundamentals) PL-300 (Power BI Data Analyst Associate) DP-600 (Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate) nilendraFabric Nilendra Singh is a distinguished Data and Analytics Leader, bringing a wealth of expertise and innovation to the forefront of the technology landscape. With a distinguished background as the former Data and AI Lead at Microsoft, Nilendra has been a trailblazer in shaping the future of data-driven solutions. Currently working at Slalom Ireland, Nilendra continues to be a driving force, leveraging his deep understanding of Azure Data Platform and his exceptional track record in steering digital transformation initiatives. His dynamic approach and hands-on experience make him a sought-after authority in the field. pankajnamekar25 I am a data analytics professional with over 5 years of hands-on experience in Power BI, SQL, and Microsoft Fabric. Throughout my career, I’ve specialized in transforming complex data into actionable insights for stakeholders across diverse industries. My core expertise lies in building scalable and visually intuitive Power BI dashboards, crafting optimized DAX measures, implementing robust data models, and automating workflows for better efficiency. In addition to my Power BI work, I bring strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction, cleansing, and transformation, and have recently expanded my skill set to include Microsoft Fabric for unified data engineering and real-time analytics capabilities. I’ve led end-to-end BI solution deployments, incorporating features like Row-Level Security, incremental refresh, and dataflows. My focus has always been on enabling data-driven decision-making through clean design and storytelling. Outside of project delivery, I actively contribute to the data community by sharing Power BI tips, DAX tricks, and troubleshooting strategies on LinkedIn and user forums. I’ve mentored aspiring data professionals and conducted personalized training sessions for individuals transitioning into analytics roles. My mission is to simplify data and empower others to unlock its full potential through Microsoft’s powerful BI ecosystem. pborah88 pborah88 I'm an MBA graduate with a focus on Business Analytics. I entered the world of data analytics as a data analyst for a tech startup in Ontario in 2016, eventually moving on to my current role as a Business Intelligence Analyst for the Niagara Regional Police Service in 2020. Here, I help maintain our Fabric reporting environment and create Power BI reports, dashboards, scorecards, as well as semantic models for our end users. Additionally I also provide support to various police units for the software tools they require in their investigative work. techies I'm passionate about Power BI and I actively explore its capabilities outside of work. I also enjoy helping others unlock the full potential of their data through Power BI visualizations, advanced DAX, and modeling techniques. Being a part of the Power BI community motivates me to keep learning and sharing. ribisht17 Ritesh Bisht is the founder of [DanceSingWithData](https://dancesingwithdata.com/), Ritesh has trained over 2,500 students worldwide, helping them master BI & Analytics tools like Tableau and Power BI through real-world examples and engaging storytelling. With a background in enterprise reporting and data strategy, he has worked with top-tier organizations including Cisco, JP Morgan, and Wells Fargo. His YouTube channel, also named *DanceSingWithData*, is widely appreciated for simplifying complex data concepts and has garnered thousands of subscribers. Ritesh is not just a data expert—he’s a passionate educator, community leader, and advocate for making data literacy accessible and fun. SundarRaj Sundar Rajagopalan is a finance professional with a passion for data, technology, and continuous learning. He blends analytical expertise with creativity, simplifying complex problems through tools like Power BI and Python. Known for his curiosity and initiative, he thrives on building solutions that drive real impact. Ashish_Excel Ray_Minds KevinChant Khushidesai0109 MarkLaf freginier Rupak_bi SamsonTruong elitesmitpatel Srisakthi Vijay_Chethan Additionally, we would like to congratulate all our returning July 2025 cohort Super Users. Thank you for all your contributions and commitment to the community. We look forward to celebrating our January 2026 Cohort Super Users. sjoerdvn _AAndrade aduguid AntrikshSharma arvindsingh802 audreygerred Bmejia blopez11 bhanu_gautam Bipin-Lala bchager christinepayton Daniel29195 dk_dk zenisekd selimovd fahadqadir3 Gabry collinsg Brunner_BI qqqqqwwwweeerrr jgeddes johnbasha33 Jonvoge Joe_Barry Kaviraj11 kpost hackcrr ExcelMonke mickey64 mohitkumawat mh2587 mussaenda NandanHegde Dangar332 dufoq3 PijushRoy rajendraongole1 SaiTejaTalasila DataNinja777 Sergii24 TheoC Thomaslleblanc Uzi2019 VahidDM sergej_og VijayP If you are instread in becoming a Super User, check out our new Super User landing page or reach out to a community manager.Winners of the Fabric Community Sticker Challenge- Atlanta 2026
Congratulations to the winners of the Fabric Community Sticker Challenge Atlanta 2026! We are thrilled to announce the following winners from each of the four categories: 1. Atlanta Data Vibes: Username: Santhanalakshmi Title: Atlanta Data Vibes- Iconic Buildings 2. Community Boost: Username: JonManweillerQC Title: The Fabric Community helped me grow! 3. Certified & Proud: Username: Manvi-padagala Title:The Cozy Achiever 4. Partner Power: Username: Jai-Rathinavel Title: Partner Power: Teamwork, Turned Up *Kudos and design elements were taken into consideration when selecting winners Thank you to everyone who participated in the challenge and voted for their favorite stickers. We are so impressed by the creativity and talent of our community. We look forward to seeing your stickers at the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference in Atlanta, Georgia! You can see all designs submited here: Sticker entries! Please review the Microsoft Community Challenge Official Rules (attached here) before submitting your sticker designs for the challenge.Fabric Community Update - August 2025
Fabric Community Update - August 2025 Could you be the next Power BI Dataviz World Champion? There’s only one way to find out! Enter the preliminary round now through August 18th to compete for your spot as a finalist in the world championships - live on stage at FabCon in Vienna! We’re including community voting this time, so even if you don’t want to enter, you can still participate. View all the details for the Power BI Dataviz World Championships, community sticker challenge and two other contests happening this happening this month on the Fabric Community contest page. The Microsoft Fabric Community Conference is back x2! Join us in Vienna! With 10 full day Tutorials, a Partner pre-day, more than 120 sessions from Product Teams and the Community, AND the Power BI Dataviz World Championships our swag filled Power Hour, FabCon Europe will be landing in Vienna, Austria on September 15 – 18, 2025. Register for FabCon Vienna and use code FABCOMM to save €200! Can’t make it to Europe this year? FabCon is happening again in the United States in Atlanta. Mark your calendars for March 16-20, 2026. Register for FabCon Atlanta and use code MSCATL for a $200 discount on top of current Super Early Bird pricing! Celebrate our new and returning Super Users Congratulations to all of our new and returning Super Users. Thank you for all of your valuable contributions. Learn more about becoming a Super User and view all the new and returning Super Users. Popular blogs Here are some community blogs from the past month that are getting attention: Field Parameters in Power BI by Ilgar_Zarbali How to Use Notebooks in Microsoft Fabric: A Quick Start Guide by bhanu_gautam A Cost-Effective Fabric Solution Driven by Azure Automation by charlyS Comparing JSON in Eventhouse Without Defining Schema by kustortininja Send Customized Emails Using Fabric Data Pipelines by tharunkumarRTK Top blogs from the Fabric team Announcing Shortcut Transformations: from files to Delta tables. Always in sync, no pipelines required. Fabric Data Agents + Microsoft Copilot Studio: A New Era of Multi-Agent Orchestration (Preview) Sunsetting Default Semantic Models – Microsoft Fabric New in OneLake: Access your Delta Lake tables as Iceberg automatically (Preview) Community Spotlight member Each month a member of the Fabric community is chosen to be showcased for their exemplary community contributions. Community Spotlight members answer questions, provide solutions and share their expert knowledge. They are valued community members that go above and beyond to support the Fabric community. This month, we would like to spotlight ArwaAldoud. In addition to the following community contributions, Arwa is one of the user group leaders for the Sudan Microsoft Fabric User Group, one of our extraordinary Super Users, and blog author. • Solutions Authored: 25+ • Kudos received: 80+ • Replies: 90+ When asked a fun fact about herself, Arwa said “I love turning complex data into simple, relatable stories—and I’m passionate about making data concepts easier to understand for everyone, especially in regions with limited access to resources. I believe technology and learning should be accessible to everyone, everywhere. Despite the challenges, I’m proud to lead the first community in Sudan dedicated to Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. As part of the Microsoft Super User program, I stay inspired by helping others grow their skills and confidence. My idea of fun? Turning messy data into something so clean, it could be art.” Congratulations, Arwa! Check out our article on contributing to the community and you may be chosen as the spotlight member in the future. https://community.fabric.microsoft.com/t5/Using-the-Community/Contributing-to-the-Community/ta-p/324... People are finding solutions The following are some popular questions about Fabric that got answered in the past month: Power BI: Card Visual not showing correct values after excluding dimension column Data Engineering: FnO-812: Need to enable additional Data Warehouse: Best Practice for Organizing Multiple Fact and Dimension Tables in Fabric Lakehouse for Power BI Rep Data Science: Execute DAX via. app registration and Power BI Rest API Data Factory: Copy job orchestration and error handling Real-Time Intelligence: How implementing a data activator to monitor the execution of a data pipeline Databases: Fabric SQL database is stopped working while calling from WebApi Fabric platform: 1 Fabric licence - 2 subscriptions Popular discussions Some trending discussions in the forums: Power BI: connection to dataflows Data Engineering: Upsert data to Lakehouse Table using copy data Data Warehouse: RLS using EntraId groups on Warehouse Data Science: Connecting Fabric Data Agent via Service Principal or Managed Identities Data Factory: Fabric copy job CDC fail Real-Time Intelligence: Power BI Alert – “Creating item” Hangs When Creating New Activator Item via Alert Dialog Databases: Cosmos DB is not available as an option Fabric platform: The created On Premise gateway is not showing up as an connection option in copy activity Trending Data Stories for Power BI Visit the Data Stories Gallery for more inspiration and ideas. Hospital Emergency Room| Dashboard by mizan2390 Student Admission Tracker by Anonymous To stay up-to-date with Fabric, visit Fabric Community News and select Subscribe from the Options menu.Winners of the Fabric Community Sticker Challenge-Vegas 2025
Congratulations to the winners of the Fabric Community Sticker Challenge! Challenge! We are thrilled to announce the following winners from each of the four categories: 1. Show Your Sparkle Username: quantumudit Title: Cheers to kindess! Give a Kudo! 2. Data Wisdom Username: BITeam11 Title: Data Speaks, Wisdom Wins! 3. Community Excitement Username: iamrahul Title: Data Carnival 4. Super User Username: Anonymous Title: Data Superhero *Kudos and design elements were taken into consideration when selecting winners Thank you to everyone who participated in the challenge and voted for their favorite stickers. We are so impressed by the creativity and talent of our community. We look forward to seeing your stickers at the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference in Las Vegas! Please review the Microsoft Community Challenge Official Rules (attached below) before submitting your sticker designs to the challenge.
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Dear Community, I am writing regarding my exam that was suddenly terminated without any valid reason while I was actively answering the questions. During the exam session, everything was completely normal. While I was focused on solving the questions, a pop-up message suddenly appeared, and my exam was immediately ended. I did not violate any rules, nor did I receive any prior warning. The termination happened unexpectedly and without any explanation or evidence. This situation has been extremely upsetting and unfair. After the incident, I contacted the Pearson OnVUE chat support and communicated with a representative.I explained the situation in detail and requested a reschedule. I was informed that the case had been escalated and that I would be contacted regarding the rescheduling process. However, I have not received any information about how or when I will be contacted. This exam is very important for me professionally, and being removed from the session without justification has made me feel deeply disappointed and disadvantaged. I kindly request a clear explanation of what happened and confirmation of how and when my exam will be rescheduled. Has anyone here experienced a similar situation before? Is there a direct Microsoft support email address I can contact regarding certification exam issues? I would really appreciate any guidance or shared experiences. Thank you in advance.Fabric Community Update - April 2025
Fabric Community Update - April 2025 We have a Power BI DataViz World Champion! Have you ever built an award winning Power BI report in 20 minutes live on stage in front of hundreds of people? That's what Javier, Jon, Lakshmi, and Injae did last week at the first Power BI DataViz World Championships, live at the Fabric Community Conference in Vegas! After deep deliberation by our judges, Jon Sandmann walked away with the first ever title - Power BI DataViz World Champion!!! Congratulations Jon! You can check out Jon's winning report in the Power BI DataViz Word Championships Gallery. Learn more about the contest and view all the preliminary submissions on the Fabric Community Blog. Microsoft is giving away 50,000 FREE Microsoft Certification exam vouchers As part of the Microsoft AI Skills Fest Challenge, Microsoft is celebrating 50 years of innovation by giving away 50,000 FREE Microsoft Certification exam vouchers in weekly prize drawings. Submit your sweepstakes entry as soon as possible to have the most chances to win. The Microsoft Fabric Community Lounge at FabCon This year was all about connecting, learning, engaging and giving back. From Q&A sessions to live meet-ups to skilling and stickers, thousands of community members gathered to connect over Fabric. It was great to see everyone be able to connect in person and not just virtually, we are thankful for everyone coming to visit us and for those who helped make the community lounge a success. If you missed out this year, we hope that we can see you next year! We loved getting to chat with many of you about the future of our Fabric Community site at FabCon. Now, we're inviting you to share feedback on features like forums, blogs, galleries, and idea sharing. What's working? What could be better? Join a focus group and make your voice heard. Popular blogs Here are some community blogs from the past month, that are getting attention and that you might be interested in! TOP DAX function for everyday use - Filter Functions by Super User vojtechsima How to fix the red lines in MS Fabric notebooks by MVP kaysauter Fabric Connectivity Series Part #1 - Inbound SQL DW connections on Public Endpoints by FonsecaSergioMS How Microsoft Fabric Helps You Build Smarter Insights with Semantic Models by Super User Sahir_Maharaj Unlocking the Power of Fabric Data Pipelines: A Guide for Power BI users - Part 1 by pchristinami KQL: First Steps to Analyze and Visualize your Data by MVP PorcuBI Databases in Fabric - 7 Quickstart tips by MVP olivs Optimizing CSV Ingestion: Transforming Space-Delimited Headers into Delta Tables within Lakehouse by Super User suparnababu8 Blogs from the Fabric team Copilot and AI Capabilities will be accessible to all paid SKUs in Microsoft Fabric Optimizing for CI/CD in Microsoft Fabric The next evolution of OneLake security (Preview) Migration Assistant for Fabric Data Warehouse (Preview) Empowering businesses with smart capacity planning: Introducing the Microsoft Fabric SKU estimator (... Community Spotlight member Each month a member of the Fabric community is chosen to be showcased for their exemplary community contributions. Community Spotlight members answer questions, provide solutions and share their expert knowledge. They are valued community members that go above and beyond to support the Fabric community. Connect with Bibiano_Geraldo , April Spotlight member. Super User Community Member since 2023 330+ Kudos 230+ Solutions authored 770+ Replies People are finding solutions These are the most popular questions about Fabric that got answered in the past month. Power BI: Fetch value from JSON response Data Engineering: How to move a semantic model to another Fabric workspace Data Warehouse: Setup Lakehouse with Business Central Data Science: How to Set Custom Artifact Path for MLflow Experiment in Microsoft Fabric? Data Factory: Pipeline doesn't save changes to Semantic model refresh Activity Real-Time Intelligence: How to stop Email since Fabric Activator already deleted Databases: How To SQL Schema Compare? Fabric Platform: Fabric API environment item publish state issue Popular discussions These are the trending discussions in the forums. Power BI: Power Query/Overwrite cell question Data Engineering: XML parsing Fabric notebooks Data Warehouse: Query Microsoft Fabric Warehouse using PHP / Doctrine DBAL Data Science: Notebooks writing tables with names lowercased - how to fix? Data Factory: Trigger Alerts Notification for successful/failed Pipelines Real-Time Intelligence: Cant Disable Activator Card Databases: Connect Spark Fabric Platform: Fabric reference architecture Trending Data Stories for Power BI Visit the Data Stories Gallery for more inspiration and ideas. Commodity Insurance Dashboard - Microsoft Fabric Community by Bizmetric Sales & Product data analysis for a chain of toy stores by saritasw To stay up-to-date with Fabric, visit Fabric Community News and select Subscribe from the Options menu.Fabric Community Update - July 2025
Fabric Community Update - July 2025 Power BI is turning 10! Over the past decade, Power BI has grown from an idea into a global community of millions, helping people everywhere turn data into action. We’re so grateful for your passion, ideas, and energy. It's the community that truly makes Power BI special. Join us for contests, live and interactive sessions, and special giveaways to mark this milestone. 🎉 Party with Power BI’s own Guy in a Cube Tune in for a special live episode on July 24 with behind-the-scenes stories, product evolution highlights, and a sneak peek at what’s in store for the future. Don’t miss the live Q&A, where you can ask your burning questions or just wish Power BI a happy birthday. Save the date. 🎉 Discount exam vouchers Request your 50% discount voucher for Exam PL-300, DP-600, DP-700 or DP-900. Ends August 31st. 🎉 View the #PBI10 Dataviz Contest entries Wow! The community really got creative for this contest. The judges are currently reviewing 162 entries and the winners will be announced on June 24th. 🎉 Even more #PBI10 fun See the latest schedule and offers, and register to get reminders so you don't miss a moment. And don't miss the next Fabric Community Sticker Challenge starting August 1. Check back then for more information on how to submit. Until then, here's a sneak peak at the categories. Query Quirks – The odd, unexpected, or just delightfully weird things you’ve had to write into your code Ctrl+Alt+Delight – Little joys, surprises, or wins in your dev life that made your day Super User- Heroes of the Fabric Community who enjoy teaching and sharing Fabric with others. Learn more about the Super User program: https://aka.ms/SuperUsers Community Enthusiasm: Vienna Edition- Celebrate the data community but make it Vienna vibes Power BI 10 - Break out the confetti — Power BI just turned 10. This calls for a birthday celebration! Popular blogs Here are some community blogs from the past month, that are getting attention and that you might be interested in! How to Display Power BI Reports in a Continuous Sl... - Microsoft Fabric Community by Bibiano_Geraldo Seamless Data Migration from On-Prem SQL Server to... - Microsoft Fabric Community by suparnababu8 AI-Powered Sentiment Analysis in Microsoft Fabric ... - Microsoft Fabric Community by mabdollahi Getting Started with MLflow in Microsoft Fabric - Microsoft Fabric Community by Rufyda What Power BI Developers Often Miss and Why Does I... - Microsoft Fabric Community by Abhilash_P Top blogs from the Fabric team Simplifying Data Ingestion with Copy job – Incremental Copy GA, Lakehouse Upserts, and New Connectors Announcing Shortcut Transformations: from files to Delta tables. Always in sync, no pipelines required New in OneLake: Access your Delta Lake tables as Iceberg automatically (Preview) From Clicks to Code: SQL Operator under Fabric Eventstream (Preview) What’s new with SAP connectivity in Microsoft Fabric – July 2025 Community Spotlight member Each month a member of the Fabric community is chosen to be showcased for their exemplary community contributions. Community Spotlight members answer questions, provide solutions and share their expert knowledge. They are valued community members that go above and beyond to support the Fabric community. This month, we would like to thank all of our community members for their contributions to the Fabric community. Check back next month for the August Community Spotlight member. Check out our article on contributing to the community and you may be chosen as the spotlight member in the future. https://community.fabric.microsoft.com/t5/Using-the-Community/Contributing-to-the-Community/ta-p/3241257 People are finding solutions These are the most popular questions about Fabric that got answered in the past month. Power BI: Solved: We were unable to load this Excel file because we ... - Microsoft Fabric Community Data Engineering: Solved: OSError: Cache file does not exists. in Notebook - Microsoft Fabric Community Data Warehouse: Solved: Lakehouse Connection issue using SQL Endpoint - Microsoft Fabric Community Data Science: Solved: ML Model - SARIMAX - Microsoft Fabric Community Data Factory: Solved: Sending emails with attachment via pipeline - Microsoft Fabric Community Real-Time Intelligence: Solved: Cannot commit 'activator' trigger into devops repo... - Microsoft Fabric Community Databases: Solved: Azure SQL Database Mirroring & CDC Limitation - Microsoft Fabric Community Fabric platform: Solved: Deployment Pipeline fails when deploying a data pi... - Microsoft Fabric Community Popular discussions These are the trending discussions in the forums. Power BI: Gateway Problems since May 2025 - Microsoft Fabric Community Data Engineering: 400 Error When Using On-Premises Data Gateway with... - Microsoft Fabric Community Data Warehouse: Which Target Platform in VS2022 for MS Fabric DWH ... - Microsoft Fabric Community Data Science: Remote and persistent Jupyter kernel in Microsoft ... - Microsoft Fabric Community Data Factory: Getting 400 Error while preview the lookup activit... - Microsoft Fabric Community Real-Time Intelligence: how to log the data which is triggering alert in d... - Microsoft Fabric Community Databases: Fabric SQL database - slow queries - Microsoft Fabric Community Fabric platform: Problem with the Fabric Capacity Metrics App - Microsoft Fabric Community Trending Data Stories for Power BI Visit the Data Stories Gallery for more inspiration and ideas. Puma Sales Analysis by ashraf04 Live Weather Report by sudeshnadey7890 To stay up-to-date with Fabric, visit Fabric Community News and select Subscribe from the Options menu.Winners of the Fabric Community Sticker Challenge- Vienna 2025
Congratulations to the winners of the Fabric Community Sticker Challenge Vienna 2025! We are thrilled to announce the following winners from each of the five categories: 1. Query Quirks: Username: Visualitics Title: One click, it worked 2. Ctrl + Alt + Delight: Username: MusfikurRahaman Title: Ctrl Z : The Life Saver 3. Super User: Username: pankajnamekar25 Title: Super User -Powered by Passion & Data 4. Community Enthusiasm, Vienna Edition: Username: Santhanalakshmi Title: Data Brews Connections- Vienna Edition 5. Power BI 10: Username: StephanieBruno Title: Beethoven's 10th - Power BI! *Kudos and design elements were taken into consideration when selecting winners Thank you to everyone who participated in the challenge and voted for their favorite stickers. We are so impressed by the creativity and talent of our community. We look forward to seeing your stickers at the European Microsoft Fabric Community Conference in Vienna, Austria! Please review the Microsoft Community Challenge Official Rules (attached here) before submitting your sticker designs for the challenge.
