Explicit Measures Podcast

400: (400!) - Fabric Decision Guide - Choose a Data Store

Feb 20, 2025

Celebrating 400 episodes, the hosts reflect on their journey and the evolution of data culture. They delve into choosing the right data storage solutions within Microsoft Fabric, highlighting the shift from SQL servers to cloud-based lake houses. Discussions cover navigating Git workflows and the impact of automation in coding. They also explore the semantic model's role in data-driven decision-making, emphasize breaking down data silos, and evaluate the performance of Data Flows versus traditional SQL methods.

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The hosts celebrate the milestone of 400 episodes, reflecting on the evolution of their discussions and the support from their listeners.

They emphasize the need for flexibility and careful assessment of specific business needs when choosing a data storage solution within Microsoft Fabric.

The conversation highlights the growing importance of lake houses and real-time analytics in modern data management strategies and workflows.

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Celebrating 400 Episodes

The hosts reflect on reaching the milestone of 400 episodes, expressing gratitude to their listeners for their support and engagement over the years. They highlight the continuity of their bi-weekly podcast schedule, noting that they have rarely missed an episode in several years. The reminiscing leads to discussions about the evolution of their conversations and the incorporation of new technologies in data analytics, particularly with the introduction of Microsoft Fabric and its relationship to Power BI. Through laughter and nostalgia, the hosts emphasize the passion that drives their discussions around data storage and analytics.

Intro

2min

Milestones and Reflections: 400 Episodes of Insights

12min

Navigating Git Workflows in VS Code and Beyond

19min

Navigating Data Storage Challenges in Microsoft Fabric

16min

Navigating the Semantic Model Landscape

9min

Evaluating Data Management Efficiency: Flow versus Copy

3min

Breaking Down Data Silos: Effective Strategies for Data Storage

6min

Mike & Tommy reflect on 400 episodes and 4 years of Power BI, and dive into the best path forward for where to store your data.

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