Practice Microsoft Fabric Data Engineering Through High-Fidelity Simulation

The DP-700T00 Helix Software-Defined Lab gives learners an interactive way to practice essential data engineering workflows using Microsoft Fabric directly in their browser.

Learners complete realistic, carefully designed exercises covering data ingestion, data transformation, lakehouse architecture, data pipelines, data storage, and monitoring. High-fidelity screens, interactive hotspots, and responsive interface elements closely recreate key experiences within Microsoft Fabric.

There is no virtual machine to launch and no Microsoft Fabric subscription, live environment, or temporary cloud credentials to manage. The lab opens quickly in the browser, allowing learners to focus on practicing the targeted skills.

What Learners Can Practice

Depending on the exercises included in the course, learners may practice workflows related to:

• Creating and managing Microsoft Fabric workspaces
• Configuring and managing lakehouses
• Working with OneLake for centralized data storage
• Ingesting data from different sources into Microsoft Fabric
• Creating and managing data pipelines
• Transforming and processing data using notebooks and Apache Spark
• Working with Delta Lake tables and structured data
• Implementing data orchestration and scheduling workflows
• Managing data security, access, and permissions
• Monitoring and optimizing data engineering workloads
• Navigating Microsoft Fabric and following common data engineering workflows

Why Choose a Helix Software-Defined Lab?

Learn by Doing

Reinforce technical concepts through interactive exercises instead of passive instruction alone.

Practice Authentic Workflows

Complete tasks modeled on the interfaces, terminology, and processes used by data engineers working with Microsoft Fabric.

Start in the Browser

Access the learning environment without provisioning a virtual machine or connecting to a live Microsoft Fabric environment.

Practice Safely

Work through guided scenarios without changing or affecting live data, production pipelines, or organizational resources.

Repeat Important Tasks

Revisit targeted workflows in a consistent environment to strengthen familiarity and confidence.

Focus on the Learning Objective

Each experience is purpose-built around specific skills, helping learners concentrate on the tasks they need to master.

Who Is This Lab For?

This lab is designed for:

• Learners preparing for Microsoft DP-700 training
• Current or aspiring data engineers
• Data professionals working with Microsoft Fabric
• IT professionals developing data integration and processing skills
• Developers building and managing data pipelines
• Instructors adding interactive practice to their courses
• Training providers delivering scalable technical education
• Organizations building data engineering capabilities across their teams

Software-Defined Labs and Live Labs

Helix supports different types of hands-on learning for different objectives.

Helix Software-Defined Labs provide focused, high-fidelity simulations for guided practice, repeatable exercises, and targeted skill development.

Helix Live Labs connect learners to real technology environments and support open-ended exploration, configuration, experimentation, and troubleshooting.

The two experiences are complementary. This product is a Software-Defined Lab delivered through simulation and does not provide access to a live Microsoft Fabric environment.

The Helix Learning Ecosystem

Helix brings together XtremeLabs’ hands-on learning solutions, including Software-Defined Labs and live virtual machine–based labs. Through Helix Labs and Helix Exchange, learners, instructors, training providers, and organizations can access practical learning experiences across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, Windows, and other technologies.

One hands-on learning ecosystem. Multiple ways to practice. The right environment for every skill.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

• High-fidelity Microsoft Fabric interface simulation
• Interactive, scenario-based exercises
• Browser-based access
• No live Microsoft Fabric environment required
• No virtual machine provisioning
• Safe, consistent learning experience
• Practice aligned with Microsoft Fabric data engineering skills
• Designed for data engineers and data professionals

Labs are available in English.