The podcast discusses Fabric’s recent move to General Availability (GA) following its announcement at Microsoft Ignite. GA status means Fabric is now a fully released product, ensuring stability and predictability for production use.

The discussion then moves to pricing, detailing the different SKUs ranging from F2 to F2048. Prices vary by region, with significant savings available for those who choose to reserve capacity. Power BI licensing is included starting at F64, making it a cost-effective option for organizations that require both Fabric and Power BI.

Storage costs for Fabric are additional but competitively priced at around £20 per terabyte per month.

The podcast highlights that Fabric is suitable for both SMBs and larger enterprises, with lower SKUs fitting well within the SMB market. The flexibility in capacity units across different workloads is emphasized.

For those starting with Fabric, it’s advised to assess data sizes, sources, and movement frequency, using existing Azure calculators for sizing. When considering a proof of concept (POC), it’s recommended to start with a small instance and choose a dataset that showcases Fabric’s capabilities beyond what Power BI alone can do.

The podcast concludes by noting that existing Power BI premium capacities now support all Fabric workloads, making it a valuable addition for current Power BI users. The hosts express excitement for the next week’s surprise topic and thank their listeners.

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