Microsoft Fabric Updates Blog

Orchestrate dbt jobs activity in your Fabric pipelines (Preview)

Coordinating dbt runs with upstream ingestion and downstream consumption often requires complex solutions and different tools. You can now add a dbt job activity (Preview) directly to your Fabric pipelines. This lets you orchestrate dbt transformations alongside other pipeline activities, so you can build end-to-end data workflows without switching tools. Why this matters Run dbt … Continue reading “Orchestrate dbt jobs activity in your Fabric pipelines (Preview)”

SharePoint Site Picker for easily connecting SharePoint data in Microsoft Fabric (Preview)

The SharePoint Site Picker simplifies the process by replacing the manual URL entry with a browsable and searchable dropdown menu. By enabling site discovery directly within Fabric, it helps prevent URL format errors, reduces connection issues, and allows you to concentrate on building your data integration instead of searching through SharePoint.

Recent data: Get back to your data faster in Fabric (Preview)

How much time do you spend navigating to the same data sources when building dataflows? Data preparation is an iterative process—you often return to the same sources as you refine your dataflows, add new transformations, or create similar workflows. If you find yourself repeatedly connecting to the same tables, files, or databases, the Recent data … Continue reading “Recent data: Get back to your data faster in Fabric (Preview)”

Snowflake Key-Pair Authentication (Generally Available)

Coauthor: Abhishek Narain Ensuring secure connectivity to your data sources is critical for modern data estates. We have released the Key-Pair authentication for Snowflake connections Preview in October and are happy to announce it is now Generally Available (GA). This release offers an enhanced security alternative to basic authentication methods, such as username and password, … Continue reading “Snowflake Key-Pair Authentication (Generally Available)”

AI-powered troubleshooting for Fabric pipeline error messages

Troubleshooting pipeline failures can be overwhelming, especially when a single run throws dozens or even hundreds of errors. The new Error Insights Copilot in Fabric makes this process faster, smarter, and easier. Powered by AI, Copilot provides clear explanations, root cause analysis, and actionable recommendations, so you can resolve issues without getting lost in technical … Continue reading “AI-powered troubleshooting for Fabric pipeline error messages”