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Microsoft Fabric: Comprehensive Overview

Unified data analytics platform - OneLake, Data Engineering, Data Warehouse, and Power BI in one.

10 February 2026 18 min read Beginner
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Microsoft Fabric unifies your entire analytics stack.

What is Microsoft Fabric?

Microsoft Fabric is an all-in-one analytics platform that combines data engineering, data warehousing, data science, and business intelligence. At its core is OneLake—a unified data lake that powers everything.

Key Components

OneLake

OneLake is the logical data lake for your entire organization. It's built on Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 and provides a single, unified storage layer.

Data Engineering

Built on Spark, Fabric's Data Engineering experience lets you build data pipelines, transform data, and manage your lakehouse—all within the Fabric environment.

Data Warehouse

A fully managed, scalable SQL data warehouse with native integration to Power BI and the rest of the Fabric ecosystem.

Conclusion

Microsoft Fabric simplifies the modern data stack. Whether you're migrating from traditional warehouses or building net-new, Fabric offers a compelling path forward.

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Mohammad Zahid Shaikh

Mohammad Zahid Shaikh

Azure Data Engineer with 12+ years building data platforms. Specializing in Databricks and Microsoft Fabric at D&G Insurance.

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