Semantic Layer Strategy

A cited reference design for a shared, certified semantic layer on Microsoft Fabric: storage-mode strategy (Direct Lake vs Import vs DirectQuery/composite) with fallback and framing behaviours, shared-vs-per-team model topology, model design for scale, and making the layer AI-ready for Fabric IQ ontologies and the Data Agent. Grounded only in verified Microsoft Learn claims; inferences are labelled.

A cited solution-pattern article for choosing semantic model boundaries, Direct Lake, Import, DirectQuery, Composite models, governance, and Power BI consumption paths.