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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Early Podcast Challenges
- Mike DeCarlo recalls initial audio issues and technological problems during early podcast episodes.
- These included computer crashes, internet instability, and difficulties with OBS Studio.
Community Insights
- Engaging with the community and diverse perspectives through the podcast has been valuable for Mike DeCarlo.
- It helped him learn new things and see different ways people use Power BI.
Persistent Data Challenges
- Despite technological advancements, core data challenges persist in organizations.
- Tommy Puglia observes that issues with data culture, budgets, and adoption remain prevalent.