Fabric & Power BI Wales User Group

In this session, we will explore the administration of Microsoft Fabric, with a focus on the organisation and management of data storage/compute through the configuration of capacities, domains, data products, environments and workspaces. We will discuss the application of data mesh and data fabric concepts in the context of Microsoft Fabric capabilities, including organising data products for effective delivery to business users. Also, considering how Microsoft Fabric compares to the practices and technical standards we’ve applied in Microsoft Azure over the years, making that shift from PaaS to SaaS, in theory and maybe in practical.

Additionally, we will explore how to use domains and separate workspaces to serve reports to business users, providing them with the information they need to make informed decisions. Aligning industry governance standards to Microsoft Fabric features and access controls. Join us to learn how to effectively administer Microsoft Fabric beyond the simple Workspaces inherited from Power BI

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We have two sessions to bring you this month!

17:00 UTC / 18:00 BST
Understanding Fabric Capacity Metrics App

Your Fabric workloads are slowing down, refreshes are taking longer, and capacity spikes appear without warning, but the Metrics App doesn’t always make the cause obvious. This is exactly why you need to know how to read through Microsoft Fabric Capacity Metrics App becomes essential. When used effectively, it reveals what’s driving capacity pressure and helps you prevent issues before they impact users.

This session will show you how to turn the Metrics App into a clear, actionable performance guide.

In this session, you will learn how to:

1. Monitor capacity in real time
2. Analyze usage trends
3. Identify inefficiencies
4. Optimize workloads for predictable performance
5. Interpret key views and patterns
Apply practical strategies to keep your environment healthy

This session is ideal for Fabric administrators, workspace owners, data engineers, and architects who need stronger visibility into capacity behavior and want to avoid performance surprises. Attendees will gain the insight and confidence to improve workload efficiency and keep their Fabric environment performing at its best.

Speaker Bio

Deepthi is a SQL Server Database Administrator with several years of experience in Administering SQL Servers. She is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Microsoft certified trainer and Microsoft certified professional with an Associate and Expert level Certification in Data Management and Analytics. Deepthi blogs for DBANuggets.com. Deepthi is a Co-Organizer for Microsoft Data and AI South Florida user group, Data TGIF, Cloud Data Driven User Group, Future Data Driven Summit, Databash Conference and Data Platform Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Virtual Group. She is also DEI Steering Committee member for PASS Data Community Summit. She is a Redgate Community Ambassador. Along with this, Deepthi loves arts and crafts. You can contact her on Twitter @dbanuggets.

18:15 UTC / 19:15 BST
Power BI for Everyone: Practical Accessibility in Action

Here is the truth: WCAG can feel like a foreign language for most Power BI developers. Technical, dense, and written for web developers, it’s often misunderstood or overlooked in the world of data visualisation.

In this session, we’ll bridge that gap. You’ll learn how to translate the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) into practical, Power BI–ready actions that elevate both accessibility and user experience.

Through real-world examples, visual demos, and relatable scenarios, I’ll unpack how to apply the POUR principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust) in a way that’s approachable, effective, and relevant to dashboard design.

Speaker Bio

Juliana Smith is a multi-award-winning IT Chartered Professional with over 15 years in tech. Since 2020 she specialised in Power BI and UI design, transforming complex project data into clear, accessible and actionable insights.

Through her blog Smart Frames and YouTube channel @AccessibleBI, Juliana shares valuable insights on developing more inclusive designs. By breaking down complex concepts into practical strategies, she makes data accessibility achievable for everyone, empowering individuals and organisations to create equitable, data-driven solutions.

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