Microsoft Fabric Modernize Your Data Warehouse Proof of Concept

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Modernize your data warehouse with Microsoft Fabric for a fully managed SaaS platform with integrated AI to simplify data operations and increase flexibility and scalability.

OVERVIEW

This Proof of Concept (PoC) is designed to help organizations explore the latest in enterprise data platform innovation by modernizing a portion of their existing data warehouse using Microsoft Fabric. Whether using the Fabric Warehouse or Fabric Lakehouse, depending on analytical and architectural needs, the PoC will copy a representative set of data into Fabric to give the client a hands-on experience with the platform’s powerful SaaS capabilities and AI-driven features.

HIGHLIGHTS

AI-Enhanced Development: Accelerate pipeline creation and transformation with built-in Copilot and intelligent automation tools.
SaaS Simplicity:
Eliminates infrastructure management with a fully managed, scalable platform that reduces operational overhead.
Unified Data Experience:
Centralize engineering, integration, and analytics in one workspace with OneLake and Lakehouse architecture.

AGENDA

By participating in this PoC, clients can evaluate firsthand how Fabric streamlines data workflows, reduces operational complexity, and opens up new possibilities with AI-enhanced performance, collaboration, and speed-to-insight.

Workstream 1: Plan & Architect Modernized Data Warehouse

Gain access to the existing data warehouse, define technical requirements, and align on success criteria for the modernization effort. Activities:

Obtain appropriate acces to the existing data warehouse with permissions to inspect schema and extract data.
Review current data warehouse structure, including tables, relationships, and key workloads.
Identify critical data sets and use cases to include in the Proof of Concept.
Define success criteria focused on performance, usability, and AI-driven enhancements.
Determine whether Fabric Warehouse or Fabric Lakehouse is best suited for the client’s environment and goals.
Document the planned architecture and data flow for the Fabric implementation.

Workstream 2: Migrate & Showcase Modernized Data Warehouse

We will execute the data migration into Microsoft Fabric, validate success, and demonstrate the platform’s capabilities to key stakeholders. Activities:

Copy selected data set from the legacy warehouse into Microsoft Fabric using Warehouse or Lakehouse tools.
Validate data completeness, integrity, and performance of queries in the new environment.
Explore AI capabilities such as Copilot to accelerate query creation and insight generation.
Prepare a comparison report outlining differences in functionality, user experience, and operational efficiency.
Deliver a walk-through or live demo to showcase the modernized warehouse and demonstrate value to stakeholders.