Microsoft Fabric Updates Blog

Simplifying file access in OPENROWSET using data sources and relative paths (Preview)

The introduction of data sources and relative paths in the OPENROWSET function unlocks a new level of simplicity and flexibility for querying files in your Lakehouse and beyond. By leveraging external data sources, you can write cleaner, more maintainable SQL queries and easily access data wherever it resides — making data engineering and analytics more … Continue reading “Simplifying file access in OPENROWSET using data sources and relative paths (Preview)”

Mirroring for Oracle in Microsoft Fabric (Preview)

With this new capability, organizations can bring their Oracle data—whether on-premises, in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), or on Exadata—directly into OneLake, Fabric’s unified Data Lake. Meaning your Oracle data is always fresh, instantly query able, and seamlessly integrated with the rest of your analytics stack—without the complexity of traditional ETL. Integrating Oracle Data Seamlessly into OneLake … Continue reading “Mirroring for Oracle in Microsoft Fabric (Preview)”

Unlocking Enterprise ready SQL database in Microsoft Fabric: ALM, Backup, Copilot & more

Coauthored by: Joanne Wong Microsoft Fabric continues to evolve as a unified data platform, and the latest updates to SQL Database in Fabric as a fully managed database SaaS offering, brings a suite of application developer centric and enterprise-grade features that elevates security, flexibility, and developer productivity. Here’s a breakdown of the most impactful enhancements. … Continue reading “Unlocking Enterprise ready SQL database in Microsoft Fabric: ALM, Backup, Copilot & more”

Introducing the Microsoft Fabric Extensibility Toolkit

The Microsoft Fabric Extensibility Toolkit is the next evolution of the Workload Development Kit. The new toolkit represents a significant step forward in enabling organizations to create and integrate data applications that show up in Microsoft Fabric. Now organizations and software development companies can build Fabric items within days or hours if they use the … Continue reading “Introducing the Microsoft Fabric Extensibility Toolkit”

Fabric September 2025 Feature Summary

Welcome to the Fabric September 2025 Feature Summary! This month’s update is packed with exciting enhancements, such as new certification opportunities, the Power BI DataViz World Championships at FabCon Vienna, and major advancements in the Fabric Platform. Highlights include the general availability of the Govern Tab and Domains Public APIs and expanded Microsoft Purview protection … Continue reading “Fabric September 2025 Feature Summary”