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1.2.1. The Single Pane of Glass
Microsoft Fabric provides unified:
| Aspect | Traditional (Fragmented) | Fabric (Unified) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | Separate per tool | OneLake for everything |
| Security | Configure in each tool | Single security model |
| Governance | Multiple compliance tools | Microsoft Purview integration |
| Monitoring | Tool-specific dashboards | Monitor Hub |
| Billing | Multiple cost centers | Single capacity model |
⚠️ Exam Trap: Questions about "where to configure security" almost always have answers pointing to workspace-level or item-level settings—not tool-specific locations. Fabric's value proposition is unified governance.
Reflection Question: An organization wants to adopt Fabric but has existing Databricks workloads. What's the minimum viable integration that preserves existing investments while gaining Fabric's unified governance?
Written byAlvin Varughese
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