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Microsoft Fabric bundles a lot of tools under one roof, and the first time you open the portal it isn't obvious what each piece does or where you're supposed to begin. If you've been meaning to explore Fabric but keep putting it off because you're not sure where to start, this session is built for that exact moment.
In this session, you'll take a guided tour of the Fabric portal and see each core workload in action, so you leave knowing what Fabric does and where you'd start your first project.
What you'll learn
Understand what Fabric is and how OneLake unifies your data
See how OneLake brings previously separate Azure services into one place, so you can picture how the platform fits your work.
Navigate the Fabric portal with confidence
Move through workspaces and the experience switcher so the interface stops feeling like a maze.
Identify each core workload and what it's used for
Get a clear picture of Lakehouse, Data Factory, Notebooks, and Power BI, and the role each one plays.
Recognize how Direct Lake Power BI reports work
Learn what makes a Direct Lake report different from Import and DirectQuery, and when that difference matters.
Who should join this workshop?
BI developers and analysts who are curious about Fabric but don't have a coding background
IT and data leaders who are evaluating Fabric as a platform decision for their team
Anyone who wants a low-commitment first look at Fabric before committing to a build
Prerequisites
No prior experience required
Some familiarity with Power BI or Azure is helpful but not needed
Steven Stine
Senior Solutions Engineer, Microsoft
Steven Stine is a data and platforms professional with 15+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable data architectures across a wide range of industries. Specializing in Data and AI, Steve brings expertise in analytics and engineering, with hands on experience across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Copilot, and the development and integration of AI and large language models.
