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What a Fabulous News: FabCon is in the house! (FabCon stands for Fabric Conference) As the data landscape continues to evolve, staying updated with the latest tools and technologies is essential for data professionals. FabCon Las Vegas 2025, the premier conference for Microsoft Fabric enthusiasts, promises to be an unforgettable event. Scheduled to take place…
Ever wondered how to remember 54 character long, cryptic connection string to a SQL Warehouse in Fabric? It could become challenging when using SSMS to choose the right connection when you have a drop down of few Fabric SQL Endpoint connections. Who knows by heart 54 random character strings? Well, there is no direct way…
ChatGPT Image Creation I tried comparing the quality of ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot when it comes to creating an image. I learned that they both use DALL-E tool, but the results are still different as you will see the article. I chose the topic of chihuahua dog, since I find it amusing. The prompt engineering…
GETPIVOTDATA is one of my favorite functions in Excel when it comes to retrieving and aggregating data. Its similar to SUMIFS and CUBEVALUE, but it always references a pivot table. What is the GETPIVOTDATA function? The GETPIVOTDATA function is a built-in function in Excel that allows you to retrieve data from a pivot table based…
You want to ride the track with a super power?! Go get XLOOKUP, it will definitely serve you well. The XLOOKUP function in Excel is a versatile and powerful tool designed to replace older functions like VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and LOOKUP. It offers more flexibility and functionality, making it a favorite among Excel users for data retrieval tasks….
What an annoyance! I personally, have never found any use in Excel’s Research Pane, other that it being really annoying and becoming such a distraction if it pops up unexpectedly, just like that dude Jar-Jar-Binks in Star Wars! If you find yourself wanting to disable it, follow these steps: Method 1 (the only one I…
The CUBEVALUE function in Excel is a powerful tool used to retrieve data from OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) cubes. This function is particularly useful for those who need to perform complex data analysis and create detailed reports. Let’s dive into what makes the CUBEVALUE function so userful and how you can apply it effectively. The function is…
One thing that I was waiting for that was missing is the ability to create different schema in Lakehouse in Fabric. As of today, it is already in preview mode and can be accessed. The advantage of creating multiple schema in your Lakehouse is that it allows you to organize tables and also provide access…
Do you have an old computer laying around? Or do you need a server for your company? No matter what’s the case, setting up a home server is much easier than you think. In this blog, you will learn the technical specification for a home server and everything else you need to setup. Without further…