Understanding Capacities in Fabric: A guide to effective resource management for SQL in Fabric

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Dive into the world of Fabric capacities with this focused session, designed to enhance your understanding and usage management of SQL database in Fabric. We begin with an overview of what Fabric capacities entail and their crucial role in supporting diverse computing needs. We’ll explore the capacity metrics app, a powerful tool that simplifies the monitoring and management of SQL Database consumption, enabling efficient resource allocation and trend analysis. The session culminates with practical insights on utilizing capacities for cost-effective growth, including scaling vertically and horizontally, as well as adhering to regional data residency requirements. By the end of this session, attendees will have a clear understanding of how to leverage Fabric capacities to optimize SQL Database performance and cost.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:07 Capacities are to Fabric what CPUs are to PCs
2:40 Capacities are a shared resource
3:26 Capacities are a SaaS resource
4:00 Capacities are flexible building blocks for growth
5:13 Provisioning and Deploying Capacities
7:23 Pausing and Resuming Capacities

Resources:
Docs Link: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric/database/sql/usage-reporting

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