# Fabric Planning
> The knowledge hub for Microsoft Fabric Planning -- budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning powered by Microsoft Fabric.

Fabric Planning is an emerging capability within Microsoft Fabric that brings planning, budgeting, and forecasting natively into the Microsoft data stack. This site provides educational content, FAQs, knowledge base articles, and community resources for finance and data professionals exploring Fabric Planning.

## Main Pages
- [Home](https://fabricplanning.io/): Overview of Fabric Planning and what this knowledge hub offers ([markdown](https://fabricplanning.io/md/home.md))
- [FAQ](https://fabricplanning.io/faq/): Common questions about Microsoft Fabric Planning ([markdown](https://fabricplanning.io/md/faq.md))
- [About](https://fabricplanning.io/about/): About Khaled Chowdhury and Data Crafters, the team behind the Fabric Planning knowledge hub ([markdown](https://fabricplanning.io/md/about.md))

## Optional
- [Fabric Planning (PowerTable): Extending Planning Models with Forward-Looking Reference Data](https://fabricplanning.io/resources/events/): Learn how to extend your Fabric Planning models with forward-looking reference data using PowerTable. In this live session, you'll see how to create new products, categories, and other planning dimensions without code, bring them into an existing planning model, and maintain enterprise governance with security, approvals, and audit history. ([markdown](https://fabricplanning.io/md/events/Fabric-Planning-PowerTable-Extending-Planning-Models-with-Forward-Looking-Reference-Data.md))
- [Fabric Planning (PowerTable): Modernize Your Excel-based Processes with Security & Approval Workflows](https://fabricplanning.io/resources/events/): Discover how PowerTable on Microsoft Fabric enables governed self-service applications for operational workflows such as vendor onboarding, headcount requests, approvals, and status tracking ([markdown](https://fabricplanning.io/md/events/PowerTables-Modernize-your-excel-based-proccesses-wtih-sec&appr-workflows.md))
- [Fabric Planning Hands-On: Day 2, Build One End to End](https://fabricplanning.io/resources/events/): Fabric Planning ([markdown](https://fabricplanning.io/md/events/fabric-planning-hands-on-day2.md))
- [Fabric Planning Hands-On: Day 3, Build a Financial Chart of Accounts](https://fabricplanning.io/resources/events/): Change desc. later ([markdown](https://fabricplanning.io/md/events/fabric-planning-hands-on-day3.md))
- [Fabric Planning Hands-On: Day one, getting started](https://fabricplanning.io/resources/events/): Fabric Planning ([markdown](https://fabricplanning.io/md/events/fabric-planning-hands-on-day1.md))
- [Fabric Planning: Build Statistical Forecasts using ETS and ARIMA models](https://fabricplanning.io/resources/events/): Learn how to build accurate statistical forecasts in Microsoft Fabric using the native Forecasting Engine in the Fabric Plan work item. Discover how ETS and ARIMA models can transform your Semantic Models into predictive planning solutions for smarter, data-driven decision-making. ([markdown](https://fabricplanning.io/md/events/FP-Build-Statistical-Forecasts-using-ETS-and-ARIMA-models.md))
- [Fabric Planning: Introducing PowerTable for Data Management](https://fabricplanning.io/resources/events/): Change desc. later ([markdown](https://fabricplanning.io/md/events/PowerTables-for-data-management.md))
- [Fabric Planning: Mastering Multi-Dimensional Planning and Allocations](https://fabricplanning.io/resources/events/): Move beyond spreadsheets with Microsoft Fabric Planning. Explore no-code allocations, multi-dimensional cubes, and integrated business planning at scale. ([markdown](https://fabricplanning.io/md/events/Mastering-Multi-dim-Planning-and-alloc.md))
- [Fabric Planning: Profitability Planning with 'Optimizer Solver'](https://fabricplanning.io/resources/events/): Discover how Microsoft Fabric Optimizer Solver automates financial planning, enabling target-based and multi-variable optimization for better business outcomes. ([markdown](https://fabricplanning.io/md/events/Profitability-planning-with-optimizer-solver.md))
- [Fabric Planning: Top 10 Planning Methods on Microsoft Fabric](https://fabricplanning.io/resources/events/): Learn how to implement the top 10 essential planning methods in Microsoft Fabric and build connected, data-driven planning processes. Explore practical techniques for forecasting, allocations, scenario planning, driver-based planning, and more to create integrated planning models for your organization. ([markdown](https://fabricplanning.io/md/events/Fabric-Planning-Top-10-Planning-Methods-on-Microsoft-Fabric.md))
- [Fabric Planning: What, So What, and Now What?](https://fabricplanning.io/resources/events/): Join Khaled Chowdhury (Principal, Data Crafters) and Gopal Krishnamurthy (Founder & CEO, Lumel) for a first look at Microsoft Fabric Planning. We'll cover what it is, why it matters for FP&A teams, and what to do next. ([markdown](https://fabricplanning.io/md/events/what-so-what-now-what.md))
- [Securing PowerTable Applications in Fabric Plan](https://fabricplanning.io/resources/events/): Learn how to secure PowerTable applications in Microsoft Fabric with enterprise-grade governance. Discover Fabric permissions, SQL connection security, audit logging, row- and column-level access controls, approval workflows, and upcoming Fabric Plan security features through live demonstrations. ([markdown](https://fabricplanning.io/md/events/Securing-PowerTable-Applications-in-Fabric-Plan.md))
- [Three Ways to Create Planning Models in Microsoft Fabric](https://fabricplanning.io/resources/events/): Discover three practical ways to build planning models in Microsoft Fabric and learn when to use each approach. See how Tabular, Row, and Measure models compare, and choose the right structure based on your planning needs and semantic model maturity. ([markdown](https://fabricplanning.io/md/events/Three-Ways-to-Create-Planning-Models-in-Microsoft-Fabric.md))
- [Writeback with Fabric Planning](https://fabricplanning.io/resources/events/): Join Khaled Chowdhury (The Fabric Whisperer) and host Reid Havens for a deep dive into writeback capabilities in Microsoft Fabric Planning. Hosted by Reid Havens (https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidhavens/). ([markdown](https://fabricplanning.io/md/events/writeback-with-fabric-planning.md))
- [Data Crafters](https://fabricplanning.io/resources/social-media/): Planning has officially gone native in Microsoft Fabric. Join Khaled Chowdhury and Gopal Krishnamurthy for a LinkedIn Live session on April 8th to explore what Fabric Planning means for FP&A teams. ([markdown](https://fabricplanning.io/md/social-media/datacrafters-fabric-planning-native.md))
- [Khaled Chowdhury](https://fabricplanning.io/resources/social-media/): First look at turning on Fabric Planning in Microsoft Fabric. The planning capability is now available as a preview feature. Here's how to enable it and what you'll see. ([markdown](https://fabricplanning.io/md/social-media/khaled-turning-on-fabric-planning.md))