Why Strong Foundations Matter in Microsoft Fabric Projects
Every organization is unique, and a one-size-fits-all approach won’t cut it. The discovery and architecture phases demand a tailored strategy—aligning your goals, mapping your data landscape, and embedding compliance from the start. This checklist is your roadmap to avoid costly mistakes and build a robust data platform.
Your Microsoft Fabric Project Planning Checklist
Discovery Phase Considerations
- Define clear business objectives and success metrics.
- Assess current data infrastructure and identify gaps.
- Engage key stakeholders early to align expectations.
Architecture, Ingestion, and Modeling Questions
- What architecture best suits your data volume and use cases?
- How will data ingestion processes handle scalability?
- Are modeling practices optimized for performance and flexibility?
- How will storage be structured for cost-efficiency and accessibility?
Stakeholder Engagement and Clarity
- Who needs to be involved, and what are their roles?
- How will you communicate progress and gather feedback?
- Are governance and security policies clearly defined?
Take Action and Build with Confidence
Whether you’re just beginning your Fabric journey or refining an existing setup, this checklist offers a pause-and-plan moment. Download it today, implement these steps, and let me know your thoughts—what would you add to make it even better?
