Role-Based Quickstart Guides¶
Last Updated: 2026-05-05 | Status: Complete
Choose the quickstart that matches your role. Each guide gives you a guided first-30-minutes path, a week-one learning plan, and curated links to the tutorials and docs that matter most for your day-to-day work.
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Data Engineer
Medallion architecture, PySpark notebooks, Data Factory pipelines, and Lakehouse setup. Start ingesting and transforming data in your first session.
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BI Developer
Direct Lake connectivity, Power BI semantic models, DAX optimization, Paginated Reports, and Scorecards. Build production-ready analytics fast.
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Data Scientist
AutoML, Spark ML, Semantic Link, Vector Database, and AI Functions. Go from experiment to production model in Fabric.
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Platform Admin
Capacity planning, RBAC, network security, monitoring, BCDR, and workspace management. Keep Fabric running smoothly at scale.
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Security Admin
OneLake Security, Purview governance, customer-managed keys, audit logs, and compliance frameworks. Protect data and meet regulatory requirements.
How to Use These Guides¶
Each quickstart follows the same structure:
| Section | Purpose |
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| Persona & Typical Day | Understand the role and daily responsibilities |
| Your First 30 Minutes | Hands-on guided path with 3-5 linked tutorials |
| Your First Week | Expanded learning path for deeper proficiency |
| Key Features Table | Feature-to-doc mapping with role-specific rationale |
| Common Pitfalls | Mistakes to avoid based on real-world patterns |
| Related Resources | Grid cards linking to the most relevant docs |
Already familiar with Fabric? Jump straight to the general Quick Start Guide for the fastest path to a running POC.