In this training day, we’ll dive into the essentials of effectively governing and managing Power BI/Fabric environments. You will gain insight into key administrative tasks, capacity management, and monitoring best practices to ensure optimal performance and resource utilization within their Fabric deployment.

By the end of this session, you will:
* Understand the role and responsibilities of a Fabric administrator
* Be equipped to manage and optimize Fabric capacities, including using the bursting and smoothing options
* Gain hands-on knowledge of tools such as the Fabric Capacity Metrics App and Admin Monitoring workspace to establish operational efficiency
* Learn about best practices for capacity planning, automation, and cost management in a Fabric deployment
* Walk away with troubleshooting techniques to maintain a high-performing Fabric environment

Topics covered during the day:
* The role of the Fabric Administrator: An overview of the permissions, responsibilities, and tools available to administrators within the Fabric environment
* Admin Monitoring Workspace: Explore the Admin Monitoring workspace to keep track of performance, potential issues, and system health
* Security and Compliance Monitoring: Ensuring compliance and security standards within Fabric, including audit logs
* Understanding Fabric Capacities: Dive into the mechanics of capacity units, resource allocation, and the different capacity management features such as bursting and smoothing
* Capacity Metrics App: Learn to leverage the Capacity Metrics App to gain insights into resource utilization, demand patterns, and allocation
* Capacity Planning and Optimization: Best practices for planning capacity needs and optimizing resources based on organizational demands
* Automation and Alerts: Implementing automated alerts, notifications, and actions based on capacity and usage thresholds
* Troubleshooting and Diagnostics: Identifying and addressing common issues within Fabric environments, focusing on proactive diagnostic tools

Key takeaways:
* Comprehensive understanding of Fabric governance and administration tasks
* Practical skills to manage and monitor performance in Fabric capacities
* Tools for proactive management and troubleshooting
* Strategies for ensuring compliance, security, and cost-efficiency

This session's target audience:
* Fabric Administrators and IT professionals responsible for managing Fabric environments
* IT Managers and leaders interested in governance and capacity planning
* System Analysts and Engineers who want to broaden their skillset and need insights into monitoring and optimization techniques
* Compliance Officers looking to understand Fabric’s audit and monitoring capabilities

This interactive session will provide valuable insights for both new and experienced professionals aiming to streamline governance and optimize the performance of their Fabric environments. There will also be plenty of time to bring your own problems to the table.