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Videos that cover topics related to using Microsoft Fabric as an AI-Native Data Platform.

23 videos

BigQuery → Fabric Mirroring Made Easy (Automation Script Included) 6:26

BigQuery → Fabric Mirroring Made Easy (Automation Script Included)

Microsoft Fabric

This video walks through the process of setting up Microsoft Fabric database mirroring from Google BigQuery, covering both automated setup on the BigQuery side and configuration in Fabric. You'll learn how to automate service account creation, IAM permissions, and GCS bucket setup, as well as how to create a mirrored database, start replication, and monitor sync status. The video also explains the underlying mechanics of near real-time replication and its benefits for SQL, Power BI, and AI scenarios.

Jun 24, 2026122 views
Query BigQuery Iceberg Tables from Microsoft Fabric (Shortcuts + Automation) 5:20

Query BigQuery Iceberg Tables from Microsoft Fabric (Shortcuts + Automation)

Microsoft Fabric

This video walks through how to use Microsoft Fabric shortcuts to access Google BigQuery Iceberg tables, automating the setup process on the Google Cloud side and demonstrating how to configure and query these tables directly from Fabric without data replication or duplication. You'll learn about the automation script that handles service account creation, IAM permissions, and necessary BigQuery and Iceberg table access, as well as how to use shortcuts in Fabric for seamless SQL and Power BI integration.

Jun 21, 2026117 views
From On Prem SQL to Natural Language Queries with Fabric Mirroring & Data Agents 7:29

From On Prem SQL to Natural Language Queries with Fabric Mirroring & Data Agents

Microsoft Fabric

This video walks through the process of exposing on-premises SQL Server data for natural language querying using Microsoft Fabric Mirroring and OneLake. You'll see how to set up Change Data Capture (CDC) and the On Premises Data Gateway, mirror specific tables into OneLake, and use a Fabric Data Agent to enable users to ask plain English questions that are then translated into SQL queries for analysis.

Apr 20, 2026244 views
Microsoft Fabric Private Link: Secure a Workspace in an Azure VNet 17:22

Microsoft Fabric Private Link: Secure a Workspace in an Azure VNet

Microsoft Fabric

This video walks through configuring a Microsoft Fabric workspace with a Workspace-scoped Private Link, demonstrating how to restrict access to an Azure Virtual Network (VNet) and build a secure analytics architecture. You will learn about the setup process, including creating virtual networks, subnets, private endpoints, and using a Virtual Network Data Gateway for secure data refreshes, all while understanding when to use workspace-level vs tenant-level Private Links.

Mar 16, 20261,043 views
Using Python to Build a Microsoft Fabric Ontology 4:31

Using Python to Build a Microsoft Fabric Ontology

Microsoft Fabric

This video walks through the process of building a Microsoft Fabric ontology using Python code within a Fabric notebook. You'll learn how to define entities, relationships, and properties using Python, as well as automate the deployment through the Fabric REST API, providing full control over your ontology design and ensuring a repeatable and version-controlled deployment process.

Mar 08, 2026726 views
Fabric Data Agent + Foundry Agent: Building a Multi-Source AI Assistant 1:55

Fabric Data Agent + Foundry Agent: Building a Multi-Source AI Assistant

Microsoft Fabric

This video walks through the process of integrating a Microsoft Fabric Data Agent with a Microsoft Foundry Agent to create a versatile multi-source AI assistant. You'll learn how to combine structured enterprise data from a Fabric Ontology with unstructured documents using Azure AI Search, enabling the agent to answer complex questions and support natural language queries across various knowledge sources.

Mar 06, 2026414 views
Can Microsoft Fabric Power Custom Apps? (Yes — Here’s How) 4:23

Can Microsoft Fabric Power Custom Apps? (Yes — Here’s How)

Microsoft Fabric

This video walks through building a secure, production-ready web application that integrates Microsoft Fabric with React and FastAPI for backend processing. Viewers will learn how to leverage Fabric Ontology, Data Agent, and Foundry Agent to create map-based visualizations and incorporate generative AI experiences without duplicating data.

Mar 02, 2026420 views
Designing and Building an Ontology in Microsoft Fabric (uncut) 41:08

Designing and Building an Ontology in Microsoft Fabric (uncut)

Microsoft Fabric

This video walks through the process of designing and building an ontology in Microsoft Fabric, covering key aspects such as defining entity types and relationships, and implementing these within the platform. Viewers will learn best practices for naming relationships and see a step-by-step tutorial on creating an ontology from start to finish.

Feb 17, 20268,382 views
Query Fabric Semantic Models from React Web Applications 7:27

Query Fabric Semantic Models from React Web Applications

Microsoft Fabric

This video walks through the process of integrating a Microsoft Fabric Semantic Model query into a custom web application built with React and TypeScript, covering authorization, token retrieval, and querying semantic models using the Power BI REST API. Viewers will learn how to set up necessary permissions, fetch access tokens, and implement query functionality within their React app.

Mar 01, 2025705 views
How to create and install custom Python libraries in Microsoft Fabric 13:30

How to create and install custom Python libraries in Microsoft Fabric

Microsoft Fabric

This video walks through the process of creating and installing custom Python libraries in a Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse environment, demonstrating how to package code for reuse across notebooks. Viewers will learn how to create a Python package that fetches secrets from Azure Key Vault and install it within Fabric for use in their projects.

Feb 06, 20246,045 views
Machine Learning with Fabric Data Science and Jupyter Notebooks 6:26

Machine Learning with Fabric Data Science and Jupyter Notebooks

Microsoft Fabric

This video walks through the process of moving a local Jupyter notebook from Anaconda to Microsoft Fabric for data science tasks, using a dataset on SpaceX launches to predict successful missions. Viewers will learn how to leverage Fabric Data Science without needing prior knowledge of developing machine learning models.

Nov 03, 20231,051 views