Chris Hyde
chrishyde325.bsky.social
Chris Hyde
@chrishyde325.bsky.social
He/him pronouns. Microsoft Data Platform MVP. Data Analytics, BI, DBA, etc. ABQ Azure Data Tech Community Group leader. Loves loud music and cricket, but usually not at the same time.
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It's taken me a while to get over here from That Other Place; I suppose from some combination of grieving and denial.

I'm glad to see so many people I love and respect here already. Looking forward to reconnecting with you all!
Just lost a day of work because I didn't recognize the #Fabric error I was getting as indicating an ownership issue. I still don't understand what benefit exists by having object ownership still be a thing...
October 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Managed to pass the #Fabric DP-700 exam by the skin of my teeth!

That was a pretty tough exam considering I don't use the RTI components in my daily work.
September 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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🚨 New Blog Post🚨

If you’re transitioning from Tableau to Power BI, one of the first hurdles you’ll face is translating calculated logic — especially those classic IF/THEN/ELSE statements.

Link: medium.com/@sqlsekou/ho...
How to Translate Tableau IF/THEN/ELSE Logic into Power BI DAX
If you’re making the transition from Tableau to Power BI, one of the first hurdles you’ll encounter is translating your familiar…
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July 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I'm proud and excited to be re-awarded the Microsoft Data Platform MVP designation for year number six! Helping folks along their data and analytics journeys feels more and more rewarding every year. #MVPBuzz
July 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I'm really not liking this new trend of events stepping on long-standing local user groups without co-ordinating with them. The latest offenders: meetu.ps/e/P8jgm/9rDN...
Microsoft Fabric Tour – Dallas: Where Innovation Meets Unified Data, Sat, Aug 23, 2025, 9:00 AM | Meetup
**🚀 Microsoft Fabric Tour – Dallas 2025** **Hosted by Seattle Data AI Security – Dallas Chapter** Join us for an action-packed Saturday as we explore the future of unifie
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June 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
So I can attend a one-day for-profit data event for $350 or go to a Data Saturday / SQL Saturday community event for just $15... Tough choice...
May 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Looking forward to helping out moderating for @brianbonk.bsky.social and Stephanie Bruno while they lead us through preparing for your #Fabric certification exam. Join us now at www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfsP... !
[AMER] Prepare for your Fabric exam day and open Q&A
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May 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
#Fabric #FabricDW tip of the day:

EXEC sp_rename 'dim.CalendarNew', 'dim.Calendar';

does not do what you think it should do!

Use EXEC sp_rename 'dim.CalendarNew', 'Calendar'; instead!
May 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
For those attending my #FabCon session "Tips and Tricks for Fabric Data Warehouse" this morning, please note that we've moved to Premier BR 319. See you at 10:00!
April 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Happy to have F1 back this weekend!
March 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Really looking forward to John Miner's session for #ABQSQL this month - Understanding File Formats within the Lakehouse. A deep-dive into technical internals is always valuable!

Please register at: www.meetup.com/albuquerque-...

We're still fully remote, so out-of-towners are very welcome!
March Meeting: Understanding File Formats within the Lakehouse, Fri, Mar 14, 2025, 11:30 AM | Meetup
The Albuquerque SQL Server User Group (ABQSQL) will be having its next meeting on Friday, March 14th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM online via Microsoft Teams. This month John M
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March 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
A live look at Southwest Airlines execs frantically googling "trust thermocline".
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Alt: A black cat with white paws is typing furiously on an Apple laptop computer.
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March 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Some souvenirs (and homework!) from our trip to #FabricFebruary!
February 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Reposted by Chris Hyde
Join @chrishyde325.bsky.social, me, and 3 other Data Platform MVPs (Prathy Kamasani​ , Deepthi Goguri ​,
@kevarnold.bsky.social ) on Feb 5th at 12pm PST to learn how to ace your #DP700 exam prep and set yourself up for success! 🚀 #MicrosoftFabric #DataEngineer
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/shows/...
February 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Hi @mollytanzer.bsky.social , I just finished Creatures of Will & Temper and simply adored it! Was I imagining all of the Khorne vs Slaanesh allusions in the climactic fight scene, or was that intentional?
February 1, 2025 at 6:37 AM
They let us on the plane! #FabricFebruary here we come!
January 31, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Reposted by Chris Hyde
🚨Join @chrishyde325.bsky.social and me on February 5th at 12pm PST / 8pm GMT for a special session where we'll share tips on how to ace your #DP700: Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer exam prep and set yourself up for success! 🚀

Register here: aka.ms/fabric/learn... #MicrosofFabric
Microsoft Fabric Learn Together
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January 27, 2025 at 3:05 AM
One day I'll remember to put all of the necessary security updates in my database project before deploying. Yesterday was not that day.
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ALT: a cartoon of alice from alice in wonderland with the words not again above her
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January 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
So I'm basically the Peter Cushing of this new series of live sessions called "Get Certified! Fabric Data Engineer, from Synapse to #Fabric" starting next week.

I mean, they did tell me that I'm only going to be in Episode 4...

Find out more at: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/shows/...
Microsoft Fabric Learn Together
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January 22, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Reposted by Chris Hyde
NEW BLOG POST!

The first article in the Mastering DP-700 series is here!

In this post, we focus on understanding different concepts and features to control data access in #MicrosoftFabric on various levels, including some common caveats.

data-mozart.com/understandin...
Lock Up! Understanding Data Access Options in Microsoft Fabric - Data Mozart
In this article, we are focusing on understanding different concepts and features to control data access in Microsoft Fabric on various levels
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January 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Reposted by Chris Hyde
Microsoft have just announced that the DP-700 exam is now GA and the DP-203 exam will be retired at the end of March folks #DP700 #MicrosoftFabric #MicrosoftLearn

techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...
Prove your in-demand data engineering skills and champion AI innovation | Microsoft Community Hub
Take advantage of the newest certification for Microsoft Fabric In today's rapidly evolving data landscape, the role of data engineers is more critical than...
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January 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Reposted by Chris Hyde
Have you heard? The new #MicrosoftFabric #DataEngineer cert is out of beta - happy GA day!

Want to try it out at a 50% DISCOUNT?! We've got you! lnkd.in/gw-DjgKe

Official announcement: lnkd.in/gWUpKPK5

Read the announcement in full - #DP-203 is being retired!
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January 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Coming out this January. #MicrosoftFabric
January 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Godt Nyttår! Det er bare fem uker til Fabric February! www.fabricfebruary.com
Fabric February 2025 | Norway's #1 Microsoft Fabric Conference!
Fabric February 2025 will take place at ODEON Cinema in Oslo, Norway on Thursday, February 6th, 2025!
www.fabricfebruary.com
January 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Let's go Stars!
December 30, 2024 at 1:01 AM