Practice Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineering Through High-Fidelity Simulation

The DP-600T00 Helix Software-Defined Lab gives learners an interactive way to practice designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-scale analytics solutions using Microsoft Fabric directly in their browser.

Learners complete realistic, carefully designed exercises covering data preparation, lakehouse and warehouse solutions, semantic modeling, data transformation, analytics development, security, and performance optimization. High-fidelity screens, interactive hotspots, and responsive interface elements closely recreate key experiences within Microsoft Fabric, including OneLake, Fabric workspaces, data warehouses, and Power BI.

There is no virtual machine to launch and no live Microsoft Fabric environment, subscription, or temporary 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 and analytics environments
• Exploring Microsoft Fabric architecture and OneLake data storage
• Configuring and managing lakehouse and data warehouse solutions
• Preparing and transforming data for analytics workloads
• Working with Delta Lake tables and structured datasets
• Querying and analyzing data using SQL and related Fabric tools
• Creating and managing Power BI semantic models
• Designing relationships, measures, and calculations using Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)
• Configuring Direct Lake storage mode for semantic models
• Implementing data security and access controls
• Managing workspace roles and permissions
• Monitoring and optimizing analytics performance
• Exploring deployment pipelines and analytics lifecycle management
• Navigating Microsoft Fabric and following common analytics 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 analytics engineers and data professionals 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 datasets, analytics models, or production environments.

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-600 training
• Current or aspiring Microsoft Fabric analytics engineers
• Data analysts expanding their skills in enterprise analytics
• Business intelligence professionals working with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI
• Data engineers supporting analytics and reporting solutions
• IT professionals managing enterprise data platforms
• Instructors adding interactive practice to their courses
• Training providers delivering scalable technical education
• Organizations building Microsoft Fabric analytics 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 analytics simulations
• Interactive, scenario-based exercises
• Browser-based access
• No live Microsoft Fabric environment required
• No virtual machine provisioning
• Safe, consistent learning experience
• Practice aligned with analytics engineering and semantic modeling skills
• Designed for analytics engineers, data analysts, and business intelligence professionals

Labs are available in English.