In recent months, Microsoft Fabric has introduced new capabilities to support enterprise-grade deployment workflows for data and analytics assets. This session explores practical strategies for setting up and managing CI/CD using two key tools: the official fabric-cli and the open-source fabric-cicd library developed by the community.

While both tools aim to simplify and automate deployments, they aim for different workflows and user needs. fabric-cli, Microsoft’s officially supported command-line tool, offers a straightforward and flexible way to manage Fabric resources—ideal for BI developers and teams seeking automation. In contrast, fabric-cicd provides a structured, code-first approach better suited to data engineering teams managing multi-environment pipelines and version-controlled templates.

Rather than recommending a single solution, we’ll walk through common deployment scenarios—such as publishing Power BI reports, parameterizing environments, and integrating GitHub Actions for automation—and compare how each tool supports them. The goal is to help attendees assess which option, or combination of tools, best aligns with their team’s skills, governance needs, and automation goals.

Whether you're a BI developer looking for quick wins or a platform engineer building scalable pipelines, you’ll leave with actionable insights for implementing CI/CD in Microsoft Fabric.