Empowering the Next Generation with Microsoft Fabric – Join Us for Learn Together

This post has been republished via RSS; it originally appeared at: Microsoft Tech Community - Latest Blogs - .

Fabric_logo.jpeg
Empowering the Next Generation with Microsoft Fabric

Hello, tech enthusiasts! Today, we’re going to delve into an exciting topic that’s been making waves in the tech world - Microsoft Fabric and Learn Together. This innovative platform is designed to equip students and technical founders with the skills they need to navigate the modern data landscape.

workloads-access-data.png

What is Microsoft Fabric?

Microsoft Fabric is a comprehensive platform that provides a wide array of tools and resources to help you understand and leverage modern data solutions. It’s part of Microsoft’s commitment to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve more through technology.


Why Should You Care?

In today’s data-driven world, understanding how to manage and analyze data is a crucial skill. Whether you’re a student looking to break into the tech industry or a technical founder aiming to scale your startup, mastering these skills can open up a world of opportunities.


Key Features of Microsoft Fabric Community and Learn Resources

Microsoft Fabric  is packed with features designed to help you get the most out of your data.

Here are some highlights:

  1. Comprehensive Learning Resources: Microsoft Fabric offers a wealth of learning resources, including live shows, tutorials, and case studies. These resources are designed to help you understand the ins and outs of modern data solutions.

  2. Hands-On Experience: The platform provides opportunities for hands-on learning, allowing you to apply what you’ve learned in a practical setting. This experience can be invaluable when it comes to mastering new skills.

  3. Community Support: Microsoft Fabric also fosters a vibrant community of learners and experts. This community can provide support and guidance as you navigate your learning journey.


Getting Started with Microsoft Fabric

Ready to dive in? Here’s how you can get started with Microsoft Fabric:

  1. Visit the Microsoft Fabric Learn Together Webinar and Resources.
  2. Explore the available resources and choose the ones that align with your learning goals.
  3. Start learning at your own pace. Remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step!

Getting Started with Microsoft Fabric

Remember, the future belongs to those who prepare for it today. So, equip yourself with the skills of tomorrow with Microsoft Fabric. Join us for the live session Jan 23rd to Feb 8th 2024

Register Now


LearnTogether.png

Session

Timezone PST

Timezone IST

Get started with end-to-end analytics and lakehouses in Microsoft Fabric:

Discover how Microsoft Fabric can meet your enterprise's analytics needs in one platform. Learn about Microsoft Fabric, how it works, and identify how you can use it for your analytics needs. Then see how Lakehouses merge data lake storage flexibility with data warehouse analytics. Microsoft Fabric offers a lakehouse solution for comprehensive analytics on a single SaaS platform. In this episode, you will:

  • Describe end-to-end analytics in Microsoft Fabric
  • Describe core features and capabilities of lakehouses in Microsoft Fabric
  • Create a lakehouse
  • Ingest data into files and tables in a lakehouse
  • Query lakehouse tables with SQL

January 23, 2024 8:00AM - 9:30AM (Pacific)

Regsiter NOW
Complete the Learn Module

January 23, 2024 9:00AM - 10:30AM (India)

Register NOW
Complete the Learn Module

 Use Apache Spark in Microsoft Fabric:

Apache Spark is a core technology for large-scale data analytics. Microsoft Fabric provides support for Spark clusters, enabling you to analyze and process data in a Lakehouse at scale. In this episode, you will:

  • Configure Spark in a Microsoft Fabric workspace
  • Identify suitable scenarios for Spark notebooks and Spark jobs
  • Use Spark dataframes to analyze and transform data
  • Use Spark SQL to query data in tables and views

Visualize data in a Spark notebook

January 24, 2024 9:00AM - 10:30AM (Pacific)

Register NOW
Complete the Learn Module

January 24, 2024 9:00AM - 10:30AM (India)

Register NOW
Complete the Learn Module

 Work with Delta Lake tables in Microsoft Fabric:

Tables in a Microsoft Fabric lakehouse are based on the Delta Lake storage format commonly used in Apache Spark. By using the enhanced capabilities of delta tables, you can create advanced analytics solutions. In this episode, you will:

  • Understand Delta Lake and delta tables in Microsoft Fabric
  • Create and manage delta tables using Spark
  • Use Spark to query and transform data in delta tables

Use delta tables with Spark structured streaming

January 25, 2024 8:00AM - 9:30AM (Pacific)

Register NOW
Complete the Learn Module

January 25, 2024 9:00AM - 10:30AM (India)

Register NOW
Complete the Learn Module

 

 Use Data Factory pipelines in Microsoft Fabric:

Microsoft Fabric includes Data Factory capabilities, including the ability to create pipelines that orchestrate data ingestion and transformation tasks. In this episode, you will:

  • Describe pipeline capabilities in Microsoft Fabric
  • Use the Copy Data activity in a pipeline
  • Create pipelines based on predefined templates
  • Run and monitor pipelines

January 30, 2024 8:00AM - 9:30AM (Pacific)

Register NOW
Complete the Learn Module


January 30, 2024 9:00AM - 10:30AM (India)

Register NOW
Complete the Learn Module

 

 Ingest Data with Dataflows Gen2 in Microsoft Fabric:

Data ingestion is crucial in analytics. Microsoft Fabric's Data Factory offers Dataflows (Gen2) for visually creating multi-step data ingestion and transformation using Power Query Online. In this episode, you will:

  • Describe Dataflow (Gen2) capabilities in Microsoft Fabric
  • Create Dataflow (Gen2) solutions to ingest and transform data
  • Include a Dataflow (Gen2) in a pipeline

January 31, 2024 8:00AM - 9:30AM (Pacific)

Register NOW
Complete the Learn Module

January 31, 2024 9:00AM - 10:30AM (India)

Register NOW
Complete the Learn Module

 

 Get started with data warehouses in Microsoft Fabric:

Data warehouses are analytical stores built on a relational schema to support SQL queries. Microsoft Fabric enables you to create a relational data warehouse in your workspace and integrate it easily with other elements of your end-to-end analytics solution. In this episode, you will:

  • Describe data warehouses in Fabric
  • Understand a data warehouse vs a data Lakehouse
  • Work with data warehouses in Fabric
  • Create and manage datasets within a data warehouse

February 1, 2024 8:00AM - 9:30AM (Pacific)

Register NOW
Complete the Learn Module

February 1, 2024 9:00AM - 10:30AM (India)

Register NOW
Complete the Learn Module

 Organize a Fabric lakehouse using medallion architecture design:

Explore the potential of the medallion architecture design in Microsoft Fabric. Organize and transform your data across Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers of a lakehouse for optimized analytics. In this episode, you will:

  • Describe the principles of using the medallion architecture in data management.
  • Apply the medallion architecture framework within the Microsoft Fabric environment.
  • Analyze data stored in the lakehouse using DirectLake in Power BI.
  • Describe best practices for ensuring the security and governance of data stored in the medallion architecture.

 February 6, 2024 8:00AM - 9:30AM (Pacific)

Register NOW
Complete the Learn Module

 

 

February 6, 2024 9:00AM - 10:30AM (India)

Register NOW
Complete the Learn Module

 

 Ingest data with Spark and Microsoft Fabric notebooks:

Discover how to use Apache Spark and Python for data ingestion into a Microsoft Fabric lakehouse. Fabric notebooks provide a scalable and systematic solution. In this episode, you will:

  • Ingest external data to Fabric lakehouses using Spark
  • Configure external source authentication and optimization

Load data into lakehouse as files or as Delta tables

February 7, 2024 8:00AM - 9:30AM (Pacific)

 

Register NOW
Complete the Learn Module

February 7, 2024 9:00AM - 10:30AM (India)

Register NOW
Complete the Learn Module

Administer Microsoft

Fabric:

Microsoft Fabric is a SaaS solution for end-to-end data analytics. As an administrator, you can configure features and manage access to suit your organization's needs. In this episode, you will:

  • Describe Fabric admin tasks
  • Navigate the admin center
  • Manage user access

 

February 8, 2024 8:00AM - 9:30AM (Pacific)

 

Register NOW
Complete the Learn Module

 

February 8, 2024 9:00AM - 10:30AM (India)

Register NOW
Complete the Learn Module

 

Happy learning! Discover comprehensive learning resources, hands-on experiences, and a vibrant community at Microsoft Fabric. Join us from Jan 23rd to Feb 8th, 2024, and harness the future with live sessions, tutorials, and actionable insights. Register now and equip yourself for the data-powered world ahead!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

*

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.