Aug 2, 2024
Use Cases for the OneLake File Explorer – Ep. 342
In this episode, the crew walks through practical scenarios for using the OneLake File Explorer and where it fits into day-to-day Fabric and Power BI workflows.
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Jul 31, 2024
CLM Part 3: Develop & Manage Content – Ep. 341
In this episode, the team continues the Content Lifecycle Management (CLM) series with a practical look at developing Power BI content and managing changes. They also cover CI/CD updates in Fabric warehouses and share a quick take on the AI bubble question.
Jul 30, 2024
Overcoming Challenges in the Center of Excellence
Starting a center of excellence (COE) can feel daunting. We face political challenges. This article explores the challenges of a COE and recommendations to handle them.
Jul 26, 2024
PBI Skills Matrix in Fabric – Ep. 340
Mike and Tommy break down how the Power BI Skills Matrix concept translates to the Fabric era and why skills clarity matters when teams ramp up. They also cover the July 2024 updates for Fabric and Power BI, plus a practical beat-from-the-street on PBIP, GitHub, and publishing.
Jul 26, 2024
Exploring the Power of Semantic Link
Learn how Semantic Link in Microsoft Fabric enables direct access to Power BI semantic models using Python notebooks. Automate tasks, extract data, and streamline your BI workflow.
Jul 24, 2024
CLM Part 2 – Plan & Design Content – Ep. 339
Mike, Tommy, and Seth continue the Content Lifecycle Management (CLM) series with a focus on planning and designing content in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI, plus a handful of links and updates from the community.
Jul 19, 2024
Overcoming Challenges in a CoE Rollout – Ep. 338
Mike and Tommy dig into the real-world friction points you hit when rolling out a Power BI / Fabric Center of Excellence (CoE), and what to do about them. The conversation focuses on governance, adoption, and how to keep the rollout moving without burning out the team.
Jul 17, 2024
The 3-30-300 Rule – Ep. 337
Mike and Tommy cover Microsoft Fabric GitHub integration news and share practical lessons learned from working with deployment pipelines. The main discussion breaks down SQLBI’s 3-30-300 rule and how it helps teams build clearer, more usable reports.
Jul 12, 2024
Fabric's Impact on PBI Developers – Ep. 336
Mike and Tommy discuss how Microsoft Fabric is changing the day-to-day work of Power BI developers and analysts, plus share links and community resources mentioned in the episode.
Jul 10, 2024
CLM Part 1 - Overview – Ep. 335
Mike and Tommy kick off a series on CLM (lifecycle management) for Power BI and Fabric, covering core concepts and why teams should care. They also share community links mentioned in the episode and set the stage for practical patterns you can apply in your own deployments.
Jul 5, 2024
Should People Return to the Office? – Ep. 334
Mike, Seth, and Tommy dig into the return-to-office debate — what mandates get wrong, what leaders should consider, and how data can (and can’t) guide the decision. They also cover Semantic Link updates and community resources shared in the show notes.
Jul 3, 2024
Creative Solutions & Data Products – Ep. 333
In this episode of Explicit Measures, we dig into Creative Solutions & Data Products - Power BI tips and what it means for Power BI practitioners.
Jun 28, 2024
User Input Tables – Ep. 332
In this episode of the Explicit Measures Podcast, we discuss user input tables and what it means for Power BI developers.
Jun 26, 2024
Communication as Crucial for BI – Ep. 331
In this episode of Explicit Measures, the team dives into Communication as Crucial for BI - Ep. 331 - Power BI tips.
Jun 21, 2024
Deployment Pipeline Missing Features – Ep. 330
In this episode of the Explicit Measures podcast, Mike discuss Deployment Pipeline Missing Features - Ep.330 - Power BI tips.
Jun 19, 2024
Everything Is Still BI – Ep. 329
In this episode of Explicit Measures, we discuss Everything Is Still BI and what it means for Power BI practitioners.
Jun 14, 2024
Microsoft Fabric is a Team Sport – Ep. 328
In this episode of Explicit Measures, we discuss Microsoft Fabric is a Team Sport and what it means for Power BI practitioners.
Jun 12, 2024
MAILBAG! Is Fabric Ready? – Ep. 327
In this episode of Explicit Measures (Ep. 327), the team discusses key Power BI updates, practical techniques, and what to watch next.
Jun 7, 2024
Uncovering Fabric Security Whitepaper – Ep. 326
Microsoft’s Fabric/Power BI security whitepaper consolidates the knobs and patterns admins need. The team discusses why it matters, what to skim first, and how it helps in “hard conversations” with IT.
Jun 5, 2024
Data Exploration & Spin Off Projects – Ep. 325
Exploration creates ideas—but it can also derail delivery. The team talks about how to capture “parking lot” ideas, set boundaries, and turn the best spinoffs into real projects.
May 31, 2024
The Separation of Data & Content – Ep. 324
A practical pattern: separating semantic models from report content so many creators can build thin reports securely. The team walks through roles, RLS, and workspace strategies.
May 29, 2024
The Impact of Task Flows – Ep. 323
Task Flows provide a visual way to map end-to-end Fabric work in a workspace. The team discusses why it’s a game-changer for documentation and navigation—and what’s still missing in preview.
May 24, 2024
Microsoft Build Fabric – Ep. 322
Mike reports from Microsoft Build with a rundown of what stood out—Copilot in more experiences, DAX Query View, and Fabric updates like task flows and real-time analytics.
May 22, 2024
Building and BI Team – Ep. 321
What does a modern BI/Fabric team look like? The team talks roles, first hires, and how to bridge data engineering, modeling, and reporting so adoption actually happens.