Complete Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft Fabric and Copilot
▶️ Discover how Microsoft Fabric is revolutionizing enterprises: key features, new licenses and migration strategy
▶️ Explore how Fabric Copilot is democratizing generative artificial intelligence for all users.
▶️ Learn how to choose the right AI for your business with our comparison of Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT and Gemini AI.
What is Microsoft Fabric and Why Should Your Company Know About It?
Microsoft Fabric is Microsoft’s new unified cloud data analytics platform that integrates Power BI, Azure Synapse, Data Factory, and more. This SaaS solution simplifies data architecture, eliminates silos, and enables seamless collaboration between technical and business teams.
What Does Microsoft Fabric Include?
Unified Capabilities in One Platform:
- Data Engineering (Spark)
- Data Factory (ETL/ELT)
- Data Science (Machine Learning)
- Real-Time Intelligence
- Power BI
- OneLake (centralized storage)
- Microsoft Purview for governance
- Microsoft Copilot: Enterprise-Grade Artificial Intelligence
Copilot brings generative AI into every Fabric service. It can write, analyze, visualize, and build models using natural language prompts.
What is Fabric Copilot Capacity (FCC)?
Democratizing AI Access
FCC allows users to access Copilot features without requiring an F64 capacity. It’s ideal for Pro license users or mixed environments.
Key FCC Benefits:
- Activation without content migration
- Centralized management
- Controlled AI usage and cost optimization
AI Comparison: Copilot vs ChatGPT vs Gemini AI
Which AI is Best for Your Business?
A detailed comparison across 7 key categories:
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Integration
- User Experience
- Target Audience
- Performance
- Customization
- Pricing
✔ Copilot: Best for Microsoft 365 organizations
✔ ChatGPT: Versatile and creative-friendly
✔ Gemini: Ideal for Google Workspace and contextual search integration
Licensing Changes: From Power BI to Fabric
Microsoft will retire Power BI Premium in 2025. It will be replaced by Microsoft Fabric, with a flexible consumption model based on Capacity Units (CUs).
Licensing Types in Fabric:
- Power BI Pro and PPU remain available
- P-SKU capacities migrate to F-SKUs
- Copilot requires either F64 capacity or FCC
Cost Optimization with Fabric
- Dynamic scaling based on demand
- Auto shutdown during off-peak hours
- Long-term reservations (up to 40% discount)
- Built-in Azure pricing calculator
How to Migrate to Microsoft Fabric
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Evaluate your current licenses
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Use the Fabric pricing calculator
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Contact a Microsoft partner like Bismart for strategic support and implementation
Generative AI in Action: Use Cases
- Automated reporting and analysis
- Generating insights from multiple data sources
- Natural language queries and auto-generated SQL
- AI assistants for business processes and support
Download the Guide and Transform Your Data Strategy
This guide will give you the insights needed to make informed decisions about:
- Transitioning from Power BI
- Licensing structure
- Cost management
- AI tools comparison
- Enterprise adoption planning