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A global conglomerate operates multiple subsidiaries, each with its own data governance requirements. They are implementing Microsoft Fabric and need to provision dedicated capacity for each subsidiary to ensure resource isolation and chargeback. Each subsidiary's capacity must be configured with specific region choices and workload settings to optimize for their unique data processing needs. Which capability within Microsoft Fabric allows for this granular management of dedicated resources?
- APower BI Embedded capacity
- BFabric Capacity SKUs
- CData gateway clusters
- DWorkspace Premium features
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Correct answer: B. Fabric Capacity SKUs
Fabric Capacity SKUs (e.g., F2, F4, F8, etc.) represent dedicated compute resources that can be purchased, assigned to workspaces, and configured with specific regions and workload settings. This allows for resource isolation, chargeback, and granular control over performance and geographical data residency, perfectly matching the scenario's requirements.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Power BI Embedded capacity is a specific type of capacity for embedding Power BI content, not the general-purpose dedicated capacity for all Fabric workloads like Data Engineering, Data Science, Data Warehousing, etc.
- C. Data gateway clusters are for connecting to on-premises data sources, not for provisioning and managing dedicated compute resources for Fabric items.
- D. Workspace Premium features are a legacy concept from Power BI Premium per workspace; Fabric uses a unified capacity model.
Fabric Capacity SKUs
Fabric Capacity SKUs (Stock Keeping Units) define the dedicated computational resources purchased for Microsoft Fabric, enabling resource isolation, performance guarantees, and granular administration.
- Represent dedicated compute for Fabric workloads.
- Available in various sizes (e.g., F2, F4, F8, F64).
- Can be assigned to workspaces.
- Allow for region selection and workload settings.
Memory trick: Think of Fabric Capacity SKUs as your dedicated 'Fabric Factories' – each with its own machines and location.