This presentation explores a transformative approach to Power BI documentation using Microsoft Fabric Data Agents, showcasing how artificial intelligence, automation, and multi-source data integration can replace the traditionally manual and error-prone process of documenting Power BI models.
Manual documentation is one of the most time-consuming and overlooked aspects of BI model management. It often leads to inconsistencies, outdated information, and an over-reliance on a few technical experts. Microsoft Fabric Data Agents change this landscape by automating documentation tasks using advanced capabilities such as natural language processing, semantic understanding, and integration with tools like INFO.CALCDEPENDENCY, SemPy, and Fabric notebooks.
Participants will gain a deep understanding of how to set up and configure Fabric Data Agents to automatically extract metadata, analyze model dependencies, and generate documentation that is both accurate and easy to understand. We will explore how these agents can interpret plain English queries, dynamically generate SQL, DAX, or KQL queries, and return user-friendly responses—democratizing access to analytics and fostering a data-literate culture across teams.
The session will cover the full lifecycle of implementing automated documentation, from setting up Fabric workspaces and enabling the necessary tenant settings, to configuring data access, preparing metadata, and adding natural language instructions to guide the agent. Real-world scenarios will demonstrate how to link agents with Lakehouses, Power BI semantic models, and KQL databases, enabling seamless multi-source connectivity and deeper model insights.
In addition, we will address best practices for data preparation, including structuring, naming conventions, and metadata enrichment, to maximize the effectiveness of AI-generated documentation. You'll also learn how to automate maintenance tasks using notebooks and schedule documentation updates, ensuring that your records remain current and aligned with evolving models.
Another key focus will be on the scalability of this approach. We will examine how to automate documentation across multiple workspaces using PowerShell, REST APIs, and the Fabric Data Agent SDK. Integration with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like GitHub will also be discussed, offering a code-like management approach to documentation. Export options to Markdown and CSV provide further flexibility, enabling teams to share and archive documentation in formats tailored to their needs.
Finally, we will review security and governance considerations, including role-based access control, data encryption, and audit log monitoring, as well as strategies for troubleshooting, performance tuning, and continuous monitoring of agent health.
By the end of this presentation, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to deploy, manage, and scale intelligent documentation workflows using Microsoft Fabric Data Agents. Whether you're a BI professional, data engineer, or organizational leader, this session will show you how to save time, reduce errors, and gain new insights through intelligent automation—making Power BI documentation smarter, faster, and more accessible than ever before.