Practical Ways to Use Copilot in Fabric for AI Data Science
Copilot in Fabric changes how you use AI Data Science. You can look at data faster. You can find information easily. You can get automatic insights every day. Many people say Copilot helps them do more work. It helps them make better choices. It helps teams work together well.
Think about how Copilot can help you with data problems. If you are new or have experience, you will find tips you can use now.
Key Takeaways
Copilot helps you work faster by doing easy jobs for you. This lets you spend more time on important things.
You can find and set up Copilot in Fabric using the Admin portal. This gives you strong AI tools for looking at data.
Copilot makes writing code easier. You can ask it questions in simple English, and it will write the code you need.
Copilot helps you make charts fast. It gives ideas for charts and dashboards, so you can share what you learn from data.
Copilot helps you guess what might happen next by letting you build machine learning models with easy prompts.
Getting Started
Accessing Copilot
To use Copilot in Fabric, you need to do a few things. First, go to the Fabric Admin portal. Then, pick Tenant settings. Turn on the switch for "Users can use Copilot and other features powered by Azure OpenAI." Pick which users can use Copilot in the Applies to section. Click Apply to save your choices.
Tip: If Azure OpenAI is not in your area, you might need to change data settings before turning on Copilot.
Copilot works in many places in Fabric. You can use it in Power BI, Lakehouse, and more. This helps you do many AI Data Science jobs with Copilot.
Workspace Setup
You need to set up your workspace to use Copilot well. There are some things you must have first. Here is a table that shows what you need:
You can find training to help you start. For example, "Get Started With Copilot in Microsoft Fabric for Data Engineering" shows how to use AI prompts for data work. Another lesson, "Learn to Use Copilot in Microsoft Fabric," teaches code making and data study.
Admin Enablement
Admins help turn on Copilot for everyone. They must check that the right settings are on in the Fabric Admin portal. They also need to look at security rules. Copilot uses Azure OpenAI Service to handle prompts and data. Each person only sees their own data. Security rules like Row-Level Security and Column-Level Security keep your data safe.
Copilot works with Power BI, Lakehouse, and Microsoft 365. You can ask questions using normal words. Copilot looks at models and data agents to answer you. You do not need to move between tools. This saves time and lets you focus on your AI Data Science work.
Using Copilot for AI Data Science
Data Exploration
You can use Copilot in Fabric Notebooks to look at your data. First, you need to set things up the right way.
Here are steps to turn on Copilot features in your Notebook:
Make sure you have a supported SKU in the Azure portal.
Check if your Fabric capacity is in a supported region.
Set up security groups in Microsoft 365 for Copilot users.
Turn on Copilot tenant settings in Fabric.
If needed, turn on Copilot in delegated tenant settings.
Give workspace access to the right people.
For Power BI Desktop, choose a supported workspace.
After Copilot is ready, you can load your data for AI Data Science work. Click the Load data from my Lakehouse into a DataFrame button in Copilot. This helps you handle big datasets with ease. You can also use SQL to pick less data to load. For example:
result = spark.sql("SELECT * FROM copilotlakehouse.dimaccount LIMIT 1000")
result.show()
This way, you save memory and work faster. Copilot knows your data’s schema and metadata. You can ask questions about your data in simple words. Copilot helps you find patterns, see trends, and understand your data better.
Tip: When you load data as a dataframe, Copilot can work with big datasets more easily.
Code Generation
Copilot makes code generation easy for AI Data Science. You can type your question in plain English. Copilot will turn your words into code. For example, you can ask Copilot to make a SQL query or write a Python function. This saves time and lets you focus on your analysis.
Copilot turns hard analytics into simple steps. You do not need to ask technical teams for every job. You can make code and automate data flows by talking to Copilot. This makes code generation quick and easy for everyone. Both technical and non-technical users can use Copilot to work faster.
Copilot also does boring tasks for you. It can suggest queries, give insights, and help with predictions. You can use Copilot for many data science jobs, like cleaning data or running calculations.
Note: Copilot learns from your feedback. The more you use it, the better it helps with your AI Data Science work.
Visualization Help
Copilot helps you make visualizations fast. You can ask Copilot to suggest charts, dashboards, or reports. It can make many types of visuals, like histograms and heat maps. Copilot also gives ideas for better visuals you may not think of.
Here is a table that shows how Copilot in Fabric compares to old ways:
You can use Copilot to make visuals automatically. This lowers the chance of mistakes and helps you share insights faster. Copilot’s interface is easy to use. You do not need to know hard coding or design skills to make strong visuals.
Copilot suggests charts, dashboards, and reports for you.
It can make different visuals, like histograms and heat maps.
Copilot gives ideas for better visuals you might not think of.
Copilot makes your work easier. You can focus on what your data says, not just making charts. This helps you do more and enjoy your AI Data Science work.
Visualizations and Models
Creating Visuals
You can use Copilot in Fabric to make charts fast. First, ask Copilot to show a chart or graph for your data. For example, you can type, "Show me a bar chart of sales by region." Copilot understands what you want and makes the chart for you. You do not need to write code yourself. You can also ask Copilot to change the chart or add labels. This helps you look at your data in new ways.
Copilot gives smart ideas while you work. You see guesses for your next lines, which helps you keep going. You make fewer mistakes because Copilot helps stop typos and errors. Fabric Notebooks have code ideas built in, so you do not need extra setup. Just turn on the feature and start typing.
Predictive Analytics
Copilot helps you build models with easy prompts. You can say, "Train a machine learning model to predict customer churn." Copilot uses your data and builds the model for you. You can use the Copilot chat panel to ask about your data. For example, you might ask, "What features are most important for predicting sales?" Copilot looks at your data and gives you answers.
Here is a sample prompt you can use:
# Ask Copilot to train a model
copilot.train_model(target='churn', features=['age', 'income', 'usage'])
Copilot helps you build models and suggests the best machine learning ways for your data. You can focus on the logic and let Copilot do the hard parts.
Reviewing Results
After you make charts or models, you need to check the results. Copilot shows you what it made and explains what it means. You can ask more questions, like, "How accurate is this model?" or "Can you show the top five features?" Copilot answers in simple words and updates your charts or reports.
You can improve Copilot code by:
Looking at smart ideas for your next steps.
Accepting or changing code to fit your needs.
Using easy language to change charts or models.
With Copilot in Fabric, you can explore, study, and show data for AI Data Science easily.
Advanced Tips
Customization
You can change Copilot in Fabric for hard data science jobs. Copilot gives tools to help you get data ready. You can clean and fix datasets without writing code. Copilot finds missing values and tells you how to fix them. You can say what model you want in simple words. Copilot builds and trains models in Azure ML or Synapse Analytics for you. You can also set up ETL pipelines with Copilot. Copilot helps you start, run, and make these pipelines better in Azure Data Factory and Synapse Pipelines. You can control workflows across services like Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse Analytics.
Workflow Integration
You can use Copilot with your current data science work. Copilot helps you make machine learning models faster. You get code for building models, fixing data, and checking results in Notebooks. Copilot makes data warehousing simple. You can make schemas and load data fast. This saves time and keeps your work the same each time. You can ask Copilot to make views for looking at data. People who do not code can say what they need, and Copilot makes the SQL or semantic models.
Tip: Let Copilot do boring jobs. You can spend more time on finding answers.
Troubleshooting
You might have problems when using Copilot in Fabric. Some common issues are errors after changing Azure SKU, ignored AI steps, and different results from the Data Agent. Try these steps to fix problems:
Pause and start the capacity again if you change to F64.
Make a new workspace and give it the F64 capacity.
Make sure Copilot and Azure OpenAI Service switches are on in the Admin portal.
Make a new Notebook in the new workspace and test Copilot.
If you get strange results, try these best ways:
Check triggers and rules again. Make them clear.
Debug one step at a time. Look for mistakes in each part.
Make your prompts better. Use simple and clear words.
Add safety checks. Ask users to confirm and check steps.
Test your work like you are new. Try many different inputs.
Note: Copilot works best when you give clear steps and test your work often.
Copilot in Fabric helps you do your work better each day. You can use it to work with big datasets. It can do some jobs for you. It also helps you guess what might happen next. Many people say they see good changes, like:
It is easier to know data models
Using hard features is simpler
If you are just starting, take training and learn to write good prompts. When you get better, try using real-time dashboards and AI analysis. Copilot acts like a helper every day. It makes data science easier and helps you get more done.
FAQ
How do you enable Copilot in Fabric?
You need to turn on Copilot in the Fabric Admin portal. Go to Tenant settings and find the Copilot option. Switch it on for users who need it. Remember to save your changes when you finish. If you do not see Copilot, ask your admin for help.
Can you use Copilot with Power BI and Lakehouse?
Yes, Copilot works with Power BI and Lakehouse. You can use Copilot to look at data and make charts. It also helps you build models in both tools. You do not have to set up anything extra.
What types of data can you analyze with Copilot?
Copilot lets you look at data from warehouses and lakehouses. You can also use Power BI semantic models and KQL databases. Copilot works with large datasets and helps you spot patterns and insights.
Is your data safe when you use Copilot?
Copilot follows security rules like Row-Level Security and Column-Level Security. You only see your own data. Copilot uses Azure OpenAI Service to keep your information safe.