The Definitive Guide to Microsoft Fabric: From discovery to building a unified, secure, and scalable data platform

“The authors have done something rare: they’ve written a book that speaks to both the architect and the analyst, the partner and the practitioner. They turn the complexity of the platform into clarity and build a bridge between ambition and execution. To the authors: thank you for investing your expertise and energy into this project. You’ve created something that will empower thousands of professionals to build smarter, faster, and with more joy! To the readers: welcome to the future of data. Microsoft Fabric is ready. With this book, you’ll be ready too. Now, flip the page, fire up your workspace, and start weaving your own story with Microsoft Fabric.”

Patrick LeBlanc, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft

“Whether you’re a beginner with Fabric or an expert, this book is truly a goldmine of information. The topic is broad, and it’s fair to say that five authors and nearly 800 pages are not too much to cover so many subjects. From discovering the interface to exploring the different workloads, all the way through AI and the latest agentic innovations, you will learn a tremendous amount about the vast potential of the Microsoft Fabric Data Platform. [...] Nothing is left out — architecture, security, and FinOps are also perfectly covered. This book is certainly the best way to discover Microsoft Fabric!”

Eric Charbonnier, Azure CTO for Data & AI at Microsoft

“The Definitive Guide to Microsoft Fabric is a clear, practical, and comprehensive walkthrough that takes you from foundational concepts to production-ready architecture, governance, and cost optimization. The authors balance hands-on examples and downloadable code with in-depth chapters on OneLake, lakehouse/warehouse patterns, AI integration, and operational topics, making this a useful reference for engineers, analysts, and architects alike.”

Michael John Pena, Data @ Playtime Solutions, Microsoft MVP and MCT

“What I liked the most is that it’s not just a reference on how to use Fabric, but it also explains the concepts behind the features so we can understand the “why.” In many cases, it even provides the background and the behind-the-scenes story of how certain functionalities came to be. You can really tell that four of the authors work at Microsoft and the fifth has been a Data Platform MVP since 2008.”

Nelson Lopez Centeno, Microsoft MVP Data Platform

Christopher Maneu is a Principal Data Engineering Advocate at Microsoft, he focuses on data and analytics within the Azure platform. Christopher is part of the Azure Engineering team, working on Microsoft Fabric well before its launch. This early involvement has provided him with in-depth knowledge of the platform's development and capabilities. He has authored multiple books, including a reference book about Microsoft Fabric in French. Additionally, he has contributed to open-source projects related to Microsoft Fabric, such as the 'fabricnotes' repository on GitHub, which offers simple drawings illustrating the main concepts of Microsoft Fabric to empower users to build on the platform

Emilie BEAU is a technical specialist in data processing technologies. She has been at Microsoft for 15 years, enjoys sharing her knowledge, and engages in discussions about how advances in BI, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence can help industries address new challenges.She spent years in the Microsoft Technology center, addressing CxOs at the intersection of business and technical needs.

Jean-Pierre is a Technology leader who combines data, innovation, and business value. Passionate about data, a fan of Power BI and Fabric, guided by innovation yet business-oriented, and “artificially intelligent,” he has worked for more than 25 years on exciting projects—from the web to IoT—encompassing vast amounts of data and AI. A recognized Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for the Data Platform since 2008, he has always been deeply involved in communities in France, both as an organizer and speaker. He leads the Microsoft Data community in France, notably through the Power BI Club and the Fabric Club.

Romain CASTERES is a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft. He is passionate about music, new technologies, travel... and Data. Ex MVP (Microsoft Most Valuable Professional) with over 15 years' experience in Data, he enjoys solving challenges by harnessing the value of data, learning and sharing knowledge, mainly on his blog and YouTube channel

Frédéric GISBERT has been a cloud solution architect at Microsoft for nearly 17 years. He has worked in various parts of the company, from Microsoft Professional Services to customer divisions, and has been in the partner division for the last 4 years. Passionate about new technologies, he covers topics ranging from databases to generative AI and Microsoft Fabric today.