Working with SQL Databases in Microsoft Fabric – What You Need to Know

SQL Databases in Microsoft Fabric bring the power of traditional data warehousing to the unified Fabric platform. In this session, you’ll explore how SQL Databases differ from Warehouses and Lakehouses, what architectural role they play, and how they support both interactive analytics and enterprise-grade workloads.

We’ll cover:

• When to use SQL Databases vs. Warehouses or Lakehouses
• Data modeling, indexing, and storage considerations
• Integration with Power BI and downstream consumers
• Real-world governance and performance tuning strategies