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Optimize Azure Storage Costs with Smart Tier — A Complete Guide to Microsoft’s Automated Tiering Feature

  Smart Tier for Azure Blob & Data Lake Storage — A Smarter, Cost-Efficient Way to Manage Your Data Microsoft has introduced  Smart Tier  (Public Preview), a powerful automated data-tiering feature for  Azure Blob Storage  and  Azure Data Lake Storage . This feature intelligently moves data between the  hot ,  cool , and  cold  access tiers based on real-world usage patterns—no manual policies, rules, or lifecycle setups required. 🔥 What is Smart Tier? Smart Tier automatically analyzes your blob access patterns and moves data to the most cost-efficient tier. It eliminates guesswork and minimizes the need for administrators to manually configure and adjust lifecycle management rules. ✨ Key Benefits Automatic tiering based on access patterns No lifecycle rules or policies required Instant promotion to hot tier when data is accessed Cost-efficient storage for unpredictable workloads No early deletion fees ...

Introduction to Microsoft Fabric - Unified Analytics Platform

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What is Microsoft Fabric? Microsoft Fabric is an enterprise-ready, end-to-end analytics platform. It unifies data movement, data processing, ingestion, transformation, real-time event routing, and report building. It supports these capabilities with integrated services like Data Engineering, Data Factory, Data Science, Real-Time Intelligence, Data Warehouse, and Databases. Fabric provides a seamless, user-friendly SaaS experience. It integrates separate components into a cohesive stack. It centralizes data storage with OneLake and embeds AI capabilities, eliminating the need for manual integration. With Fabric, you can efficiently transform raw data into actionable insights. Capabilities of Fabric Microsoft Fabric enhances productivity, data management, and AI integration. Here are some of its key capabilities: Role-specific workloads:  Customized solutions for various roles within an organization, providing each user with the necessary tools. OneLake:  A unified data lake tha...