Microsoft Developer presents a practical session on how to use OneLake Catalog Explorer in Microsoft Fabric, focusing on unified data discovery, filtering, and governance capabilities.

One View to Rule Them All: OneLake Catalog Explorer | Data Exposed

Introduction

Navigating multiple workspaces and searching for the right datasets can be challenging in large organizations. The OneLake Catalog Explorer, part of Microsoft Fabric, solves this by providing a single, unified view for all your Fabric data items.

Key Features Demonstrated

  • Unified Data Estate: Browse and manage all Microsoft Fabric items from a central place, alleviating the need to switch workspaces.
  • Personalized Filters: Apply targeted filters for quick access to relevant datasets, tables, or resources.
  • Trust Signals for Data Quality: Quickly evaluate the reliability and quality of data using built-in trust indicators, improving governance and compliance.
  • Immediate Actions: Take direct actions such as refreshing datasets and managing permissions without navigating away.
  • Consistent Experience: Enhanced UI prevents users from losing their place when working across multiple resources.

Demo Walkthrough (Summary)

  • Step-by-step navigation of the OneLake Catalog Explorer interface
  • Applying personalized filters to locate resources
  • Exploring the trust signals system for identifying high-quality datasets
  • Quick actions: triggering dataset refreshes and adjusting permissions inline

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