{"id":560,"date":"2025-01-12T15:03:49","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T12:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilhamidemirci.com\/?p=560"},"modified":"2025-01-12T15:07:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T12:07:11","slug":"onelake-file-explorer-the-onedrive-for-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ilhamidemirci.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/12\/onelake-file-explorer-the-onedrive-for-data\/","title":{"rendered":"OneLake File Explorer: The OneDrive For Data"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Imagine having instant access to your data, as effortlessly as opening your OneDrive, Downloads, or Desktop in a familiar file explorer. Picture yourself seamlessly creating folders, quickly dragging and dropping files into your data lake\u200a\u2014\u200atransforming complex processes into a smooth, intuitive experience. Wouldn\u2019t that be a game-changer for your workflow?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the OneLake File Explorer<\/strong>, all this and more is possible. Access your files directly from the cloud, including CSV, Parquet, JSON, XLSX, PDF, and even your shortcuts.<\/a> You can add new files, delete them, or edit and overwrite them with ease. The simplicity of single-point access and easy organization will be a game-changer for your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let\u2019s get started now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Download the app from the Microsoft Store<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

> <\/strong>Supported on Windows 10 (version 1709 and above), Windows 11, and 64-bit platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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> Ready to use after the installation process is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Starting from version 1.0.13, the OneLake File Explorer application will now notify you when a new update is available.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Access Microsoft Fabric from File Explorer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

> You gain access to the workspace (Fabric capacity) you created in Microsoft Fabric and all the lakehouse structures within it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Data Upload<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

> <\/strong>You can create a new files or subfolder, or upload new data to existing folders directly from your local storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the example, I copied the s3_output<\/strong> file from the s3_test_1<\/strong> lakehouse and re-uploaded it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. File Explorer and Microsoft Fabric Sync<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

> With this two-way synchronization, you can upload new data and overwrite existing files as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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> Any new file or table you add to the OneLake can also be viewed in the File Explorer through the sync process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sync from OneLake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

> By double-clicking, you can download any file from the File Explorer to your local storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In which scenarios is it used?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

OneLake File Explorer simplifies data access, accelerates workflows, and makes cloud-based data management accessible to everyone. xlxs, csv, or json files (whether we like it or not)<\/em> are indispensable data repositories for business units. For this reason, quick data uploading and transformation can improve collaboration processes and access within your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Administration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tenant Admins can restrict access to the OneLake File Explorer application through the Microsoft Fabric Admin Portal<\/strong>. If this feature is disabled, no users in the organization will be able to launch the OneLake File Explorer application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Files previously downloaded to users\u2019 computers or local placeholders will remain intact. However, data synchronization between these files and OneLake will be stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source:
https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/fabric\/onelake\/onelake-file-explorer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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