Fabric for Muppets
Proposed session for SQLBits 2026TL; DR
In a fast, fuzzy 20‑minute tour of Microsoft Fabric, we reveal the one thing—yes, the only thing—you really need to know. A simple, Sesame‑Street‑style guide to how Fabric brings all your data together… brought to you by the letter F!
Session Details
Welcome to Sesame Street… but for data engineers! In this fast‑and‑fuzzy 20‑minute session, we’ll explain the one thing—and the ONLY thing—you really need to know about Microsoft Fabric. No jargon, no complexity, just a bright, Muppet‑friendly lesson on how Fabric brings all your data, all your analytics, and all your workloads together in OneLake.
With the help of a few familiar puppet‑shaped friends, we’ll break down Fabric’s unified platform in the simplest way possible: what it is, why it matters, and how it changes everything for anyone who works with data. If you’ve ever wanted Fabric explained in a way that even Cookie Monster would understand… this is the session for you.
Come along and learn the ABCs of Fabric—because data is easier when it’s brought to you by the letter F.
With the help of a few familiar puppet‑shaped friends, we’ll break down Fabric’s unified platform in the simplest way possible: what it is, why it matters, and how it changes everything for anyone who works with data. If you’ve ever wanted Fabric explained in a way that even Cookie Monster would understand… this is the session for you.
Come along and learn the ABCs of Fabric—because data is easier when it’s brought to you by the letter F.
3 things you'll get out of this session
Learn about Fabric
Have some fun
Speakers
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