Fabric Metadata‑Driven Framework (FMD) — Early January 2026 Release Notes

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Key Updated and Enhancements

Refactored NB_UTILITIES_SETUP_FMD Notebook

• Optimized and refactored for better performance.
• Added new functionalities now available in Fabric CLI v1.3.1.

Fabric Database Improvements

• DACPAC Import Support: Streamlined deployment and updates of data models.
• Environment Creation: Automated setup for smoother workflows.
• Variable Library Protection: Use overwrite_variable_library=False to retain existing variables.

NB_SETUP_FMD Notebook Enhancements

• Table of Contents: Easier navigation for complex notebooks.
• Deployment Order Restructured: All parameter cells are now at the top for clarity.

Fabric Metadata‑Driven Framework (FMD)

Please make sure to use the new Setup Notebook to enable the above functionalities.

Quick Upgrade Checklist

Fabric Metadata‑Driven Framework (FMD) — December 2025 Release Notes

End‑of‑year edition

Key Enhancements

• Change Data Feed Enabled by Default
  We’ve enabled Change Data Feed by default to support optimal refresh in  Materialized Lake Views, improving data consistency and performance across your pipelines.
• Improved Table Extraction Logic
  The PL_TOOLING_POST_ASQL_TO_FMD process now extracts tables based on schema rather than individual tables, simplifying configuration and reducing manual effort.

New Functionalities

• Oracle Data Extraction
  You can now extract data from Oracle sources with new pipelines and updated documentation.
• Custom Notebook for API Data Sources
  We’ve added functionality to use a custom Notebook for extracting data from API sources. This includes:
  • New pipelines
  • Example Notebook
  • Demo data for custom Notebook
    For details, check the documentation:
    https://github.com/edkreuk/FMD_FRAMEWORK/blob/main/FMD_INTEGRATION_FRAMEWORK.md

Notebooks

Please make sure to use the new Setup Notebook to enable the above functionalities.

Quick Upgrade Checklist

Bug Fixes & Community Contributions

Looking Back and Forward

I’m excited to see what 2026 will bring. Next year, I plan to record a new video with Mathias to dive deeper into the Integration part of the Framework.
What would you like to see added or improved in the coming releases? Your feedback is invaluable, drop your ideas in the comments or reach out directly!

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Fabric Meta DataDriven Framework – November Release Highlights

I'm excited to announce the November update for the Fabric Meta DataDriven Framework! This release introduces powerful new capabilities, improved automation, and enhanced governance features to help you scale your Fabric implementation with confidence and ease.

Whether you’re already running the framework or just getting started, make sure to download the latest Setup Notebook and apply the necessary configurations to take full advantage of these new features.

Key Highlights

Domain & Business Domain Support

• Business Domains replace Sub Domains
  Based on feedback, sub domains are now renamed as Business Domains and defined under a Domain. This change provides greater flexibility for future Data Mesh approaches, empowering Data Products and Data Agents in Microsoft Fabric.
• Setup Notebook Enhancements
  • Automatically creates Domains and Business Domains.
  • Assigns all workspaces to the correct Domain.
  • Requires Fabric Admin role to create Domains.

Workspace Structure per Business Domain
Each Business Domain now includes three dedicated workspaces:

• • Code: Stores all notebooks and pipelines for data loading.
  • Data: Hosts Semantic Models, Lakehouse, optional Warehouse or Fabric Database.
    • For Materialized Lake Views, store notebooks here.
    • Recommended: Use shortcuts from your Silver Layer in the Integration Domain to avoid duplicating data.
  • Reporting: Contains all reports for the specific domain.

Enjoy a clear overview of all domains and their workspaces in Fabric!

Flexible Naming Conventions

• Parameter Changes
  • Removed: framework_name
  • Added: framework_post_fix
• New Naming Logic
  Previously:
  framework_name + ' DATA (D)' + FMD

Now:

         domain_name + ' DATA (D)' + framework_post_fix

Tip: To keep existing naming, set domain_name as your previous Framework_Name and framework_post_fix as ' FMD'.

This update allows organizations to define their own naming standards for better alignment.

New Roles

This release introduces optional business-domain specific role lists for improved governance and flexibility. You can now define roles per workspace type within a Business Domain:

• Assign specific groups to Code, Data, and Reporting workspaces.
• Maintain consistent access control across domains.
• Easily customize roles for different organizational needs.

Notebooks

Added spark.conf.set('spark.databricks.delta.properties.defaults.enableChangeDataFeed', True) to NB_FMD_LOAD_BRONZE_SILVER to support optimal refresh for materialized lake views in a lakehouse

Check out the documentation to learn more.

Updated Documentation

All documentation pages have been refreshed to reflect the latest features and improvements. Whether you're configuring domains, setting up pipelines, or customizing icons, the docs have you covered.

Bug Fixes & Community Contributions

A big thank you to the community for reporting issues and submitting pull requests! This release includes several minor bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements based on your feedback.

Video Resource

Check out last month’s recording with (263) Matthias Falland -The Trusted Advisor- Fabric & AI - YouTube, where you can see the Fabric Metadata Driven Framework in action.

Final Notes

Make sure to:

• Re-download the Setup Notebook.
• Verify your Fabric Admin permissions.
• Review the updated documentation.
• Stay tuned—more features are on the way!

Github

edkreuk/FMD_FRAMEWORK: The Fabric Metadata-Driven Framework is a cutting-edge accelerator designed to optimize data handling and utilization.

Fabric Meta DataDriven Framework – New Release Highlights

I'm  excited to announce a major update to the Fabric Meta DataDriven Framework! This release brings powerful new capabilities, improved automation, and enhanced governance features to help you scale your Fabric implementation with confidence and ease.

Whether you're already running the framework or just getting started, make sure to download the latest Setup Notebook and apply the necessary configurations to take full advantage of the new features.

Domain & SubDomain Support

One of the most significant updates is the introduction of Domain and SubDomain support:

• The Setup Notebook now automatically creates Domains and SubDomains.
• All workspaces are assigned to the correct Domain structure.
• To create Domains, ensure you have the Fabric Admin role before running the notebook.

Domain Contributor Role

As part of the Domain configuration:

• The Domain Contributor role is now applied.
• By default, this role is scoped to the Entire Organization.
• Only users in the Domain Contributor security group can add or remove workspaces, ensuring tighter governance and control.

Workspace Icons – Now Automated!

Thanks to a great contribution from Peer, workspace icons are now automatically applied during setup. This small but impactful feature improves the visual organization and user experience across your Fabric environment.

⚡ Spark Optimizations for Bronze & Silver Layers

The latest Spark performance optimizations are now integrated into the Bronze and Silver layer notebooks. These enhancements align with recent announcements and ensure your data processing pipelines are faster and more efficient than ever.

Service Principal Support for Data Pipelines

We’ve added Service Principal support for Fabric Data Pipelines connections. This enables more secure and automated deployments. Be sure to check the updated documentation for configuration steps.

Updated Documentation

All documentation pages have been refreshed to reflect the latest features and improvements. Whether you're configuring domains, setting up pipelines, or customizing icons, the docs have you covered.

Bug Fixes & Community Contributions

A big thank you to the community for reporting issues and submitting pull requests! This release includes several minor bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements based on your feedback.

Final Notes

Make sure to:

• Re-download the Setup Notebook.
• Verify your Fabric Admin permissions.
• Review the updated documentation.
• Stay tuned—more features are on the way!