FAQs

Everything you need to know about Microsoft Fabric and working with us.

What is Microsoft Fabric?

Microsoft Fabric is an end-to-end, SaaS analytics platform that unifies data engineering, data integration, data warehousing, data science, real-time analytics, and business intelligence into a single product. It's built on a foundation of lakehouse architecture with OneLake as its central data hub.

How does Microsoft Fabric differ from Azure Synapse Analytics?

While Azure Synapse focused on data warehousing and analytics, Microsoft Fabric goes further by integrating the complete data lifecycle — from ingestion through to AI-powered insights — in a single, unified SaaS experience. Fabric also includes OneLake, Copilot AI integration, and a simplified licensing model."

What data sources does Microsoft Fabric support?

Fabric supports a wide range of data sources including Azure SQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SAP, Salesforce, Dynamics 365, SharePoint, REST APIs, flat files (CSV, Parquet, JSON), and many more through its Data Factory connectors.

Is Microsoft Fabric suitable for small and medium businesses?

Absolutely. Fabric's consumption-based pricing and SaaS model make it accessible to organisations of all sizes. SMEs benefit from having an enterprise-grade analytics platform without the complexity and cost of stitching together multiple tools.

Why choose Influential Software for Microsoft Fabric?

With over 30 years as a Microsoft Partner, we bring deep expertise in data and analytics. We provide end-to-end services from strategy and architecture through to implementation, migration, training, and ongoing managed support — all from our UK-based team.

How long does a typical Microsoft Fabric implementation take?

Timelines vary depending on scope. A focused proof-of-concept can be delivered in 2–4 weeks, while a full enterprise implementation typically takes 8–16 weeks. Our team works with you to define phases and deliver value incrementally.

Can you migrate our existing Power BI or Azure Synapse setup to Fabric?

Yes. We specialise in migrating existing Microsoft data estates — including Power BI workspaces, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory pipelines, and legacy SQL Server environments — into Microsoft Fabric with minimal disruption.

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