22-25 April 2026
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SQLBits 2025

Automating Star Schemas in Fabric DW

This session will explore how to streamline the process of building a Kimball star schema in a Fabric Data Warehouse using minimal code, leveraging Industry Standard T-SQL templates, metadata, and modern, declarative architectures. We will guide you through best practices for transforming raw data into a well-structured and optimized star schema, focusing on automation, efficiency, and simplicity. Ideal for those looking to accelerate Data Warehouse development and achieve scalable, maintainable solutions with minimal manual coding.
This session will explore how to streamline the process of building a Kimball star schema in a Fabric Data Warehouse using minimal code, leveraging Industry Standard T-SQL templates, metadata, and modern, declarative architectures. We will guide you through best practices for transforming raw data into a well-structured and optimized star schema, focusing on automation, efficiency, and simplicity.

Key topics covered include:
• Creating a Kimball BUS Matrix Template
• Designing a Data Virtualization Layer
• Implementing Dimension and Fact Loading Patterns
• Optimizing and Simplifying Orchestration
• Tuning Star Schema Loading for Performance
• Managing Data Lineage and Error Handling
• Handling Early Arriving Facts
• Implementing Data Cleansing and Quality Checks

This session is ideal for those looking to accelerate Data Warehouse development and achieve scalable, maintainable solutions with minimal manual coding.