Features¶
Explore the full spectrum of Microsoft Fabric capabilities — from real-time intelligence and AI-powered analytics to enterprise governance and connectivity.
AI & Intelligence¶
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Fabric IQ
AI-driven intelligence layer with ontology, plan, and graph capabilities for smarter data operations.
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AI Copilot
Configure and use AI Copilot across Fabric workloads for natural-language data interaction.
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Data Agents
Autonomous AI agents that perform data tasks, answer questions, and execute workflows.
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AutoML & Model Endpoints
Automated machine learning with managed model endpoints for real-time scoring.
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Semantic Link
Connect Power BI semantic models to notebooks for advanced analytics and ML.
Real-Time & Streaming¶
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Real-Time Intelligence
End-to-end real-time analytics with Eventstreams, Eventhouse, KQL, and business events.
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Real-Time Hub
Centralized hub for discovering, managing, and consuming real-time data streams.
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Data Activator
Trigger automated actions based on data conditions and patterns in real time.
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Copy Job CDC
Change data capture with Copy Job for incremental data movement and synchronization.
Data Architecture¶
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Data Mesh
Enterprise data mesh patterns with domain-oriented ownership and federated governance.
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Digital Twin Builder
Create digital twin models of physical assets for simulation and monitoring.
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Mirroring
Near-real-time replication of external databases into Fabric OneLake.
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Direct Lake
Query Delta Lake tables directly from Power BI without import or DirectQuery overhead.
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Translytical Task Flows
Unified transactional and analytical workflows in a single platform.
Storage & Data Management¶
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OneLake Security
Fine-grained security controls for OneLake data access and sharing.
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OneLake Catalog
Discover, classify, and govern data assets across the entire Fabric estate.
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Iceberg Interop
Apache Iceberg interoperability for cross-platform open table format access.
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Materialized Lake Views
Precomputed views over Delta tables for faster query performance.
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Vector Database
Vector storage and search in Eventhouse for AI/ML embedding workloads.
Development & Integration¶
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dbt Integration
Use dbt for transformation workflows with Fabric Lakehouse and Warehouse.
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Fabric MCP
Model Context Protocol integration for AI agent connectivity with Fabric.
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GraphQL API
Build GraphQL endpoints over Fabric data for flexible client consumption.
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SQL Database
Fully managed SQL database in Fabric for operational and transactional workloads.
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Git Integration
Source control for Fabric items with Git-based version management.
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Deployment Pipelines
Promote Fabric items across dev, test, and production environments.
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Spark Environments & Jobs
Configure Spark environments, libraries, and job definitions for notebook workloads.
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Dataflow Gen2
Low-code/no-code data transformation with Power Query Online.
Analytics & BI¶
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Workspace Monitoring
Monitor workspace activity, capacity usage, and item performance.
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Paginated Reports
Pixel-perfect, print-ready reports for operational and regulatory needs.
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Scorecards & Metrics
Track KPIs and business metrics with goal-oriented scorecards.
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Composite Models
Combine DirectQuery and import tables in a single semantic model.
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Cross-Database Queries
Query across Lakehouse, Warehouse, and SQL Database in a single T-SQL statement.
Connectivity & Security¶
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REST APIs
Programmatic access to Fabric resources via REST APIs for automation.
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VNet Data Gateway
Securely connect to on-premises and VNet-isolated data sources.
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Workspace IP Firewall
Restrict workspace access to approved IP ranges for network security.