Microsoft Fabric Semantic Models - Simply Explained

A semantic model is one of those terms that makes beginners close the tab. It sounds like something only a database administrator would need, but it's actually the layer that decides what every number in your reports means. In this episode of Simply Explained you will learn: What a semantic model actually is How Power BI and Fabric fit together The building blocks inside a model The three ways data gets into a model How Direct Lake actually works What this looks like in practice Where it fits with Microsoft 365 and Azure The catches: limits, licensing, and common mistakes The recap, and one question for you Simply Explained by M365.FM breaks down Microsoft 365, Azure and modern IT topics in clear, jargon-free language. Hosted by Mirko Peters. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m365-fm-microsoft-365-azure-cloud-power-platform-ai--6704921/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.