Understanding the Core Components
Microsoft Fabric Governance with Purview empowers organizations to manage data access, classification, and discovery seamlessly. This guide walks you through how to connect Microsoft Fabric to Microsoft Purview, enabling a robust governance framework using tools like the Data Map and Unified Catalog.
Connecting Fabric to Purview
To start, you need to create a collection within the Data Map. This collection is essential as it will determine the access control for your metadata later on. Take your time to set it up correctly and give it a descriptive name. For this example, I’m collecting all my Fabric resources under one collection.
Registering Your Data Source
Once the collection is set up, it’s time to register the data source. Click on Data Source and select Fabric, which includes Power BI integrations. Ensure you choose the correct domain and collection before clicking Register. This step is crucial as it formally connects Fabric as a data source.
Creating a Scan
After registration, you’ll need to create a scan. This involves giving the scan a name and deciding whether to include personal workspaces. For this example, I’ll exclude personal workspaces to keep things organized. You’ll also notice a System Assigned Managed Identity (SAMI) created for you, which is vital for granting Purview access to Fabric.
Configuring Fabric for Purview Access
Next, you need to configure Fabric to allow Purview to access its metadata. Navigate to the Admin Portal in Fabric and adjust the Tenant settings. Ensure that service principles can access the read-only admin APIs, and also enable enhanced API responses. This is where you will need to add a specific security group that includes the managed identity for Purview.
Creating a Security Group
Head over to the Azure portal to create a security group. This group will manage access for the service principles. Use a clear naming standard and assign yourself as the owner. Once created, return to Fabric to add this group, which may take a few minutes to propagate.
Testing the Connection
Once the group is set up, you can test the connection in Purview. Click on Test Connection and hope for a green success message! If successful, you’re ready to start scanning your data.
Scanning Your Data
Now it’s time for the scan. You can choose to scan everything or scope it down to specific areas. For this instance, I’m opting for a full scan. After saving and running the scan, you can monitor its progress. It will usually take a few minutes to complete.
Reviewing Scan Results
After the scan completes, it will provide a summary, including details like the number of assets discovered and any classification results. You can also download a log for further investigation into any issues encountered during the scan.
Discovering Your Data
Once the scan is complete, you can explore your Fabric collection within Purview. This allows you to discover all the assets that exist in your Fabric workspace. You can request access to any of the items you find, making collaboration easier.
Creating Data Products
Beyond just discovery, Purview allows you to create data products. This is crucial for ensuring governance and control. Data products help ensure that assets are trusted and reusable across your organization. It’s all about building a data governance strategy that aligns with your business needs.
Conclusion
Connecting Microsoft Fabric with Microsoft Purview is a game-changer for data governance. It simplifies the process of managing, accessing, and securing your data.
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For more technical insights, check out the official Microsoft Purview documentation.
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