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1149 releases that have landed on Azure, newest first.

  1. Azure Databricks connector in Microsoft Power Platform is now GA

    Replaces beta version, requires Azure Databricks account.

    #Partner Connect
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  2. Dashboard table visualization and chart improvements

    Adds indicator for hidden calculated measures, fixes transparent headers and pivot table column widths.

    #AI/BI#Dashboards
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  3. Databricks-hosted models for Assistant are now GA

    Available on all cloud platforms at no extra cost.

    #Assistant
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  4. Databricks SQL version 2025.25 is now available in Preview

    Adds recursive common table expressions and spatial SQL expressions.

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  5. Fixed timeout handling for materialized views and streaming tables

    New views and tables apply warehouse timeout, existing ones require CREATE OR REFRESH. Default timeout is 2 days.

    #Databricks SQL
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  6. Genie interface and file upload enhancements

    File uploads are now accessible only to the uploader, with simplified setup for catalog and schema designation.

    #AI/BI#Genie
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  7. Run the change, do not just read it. Hands-on labs in your own Databricks workspace, graded when you submit. Browse labs
  8. New SQL editor is generally available

    Provides a unified authoring environment with features like real-time collaboration and enhanced Databricks Assistant integration.

    #Databricks SQL
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  9. Spark Declarative Pipelines on Lakeflow template in bundles in the workspace (Public Preview)

    Creates ETL pipelines in workspace bundles using Lakeflow template. Requires New ETL pipeline setup.

    #Bundles#Lakeflow
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  10. Token-based rate limits now available on AI Gateway

    Configures rate limits on model serving endpoints, replacing legacy governance settings, and requires configuration updates.

    #Databricks AI
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  11. OpenAI GPT OSS models now support function calling

    Supports function and tool calling on Databricks-hosted models.

    #Databricks AI
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  12. OpenAI GPT OSS models now supported on provisioned throughput

    Supports GPT OSS 120B and 20B models on provisioned throughput.

    #Databricks AI
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  13. Schedule jobs for Serverless GPU compute workloads

    Creates and schedules Serverless GPU jobs via notebook scheduling.

    #Databricks AI
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  14. Serverless GPU compute now supports multinode workloads

    Supports distributed training on multiple nodes, requires AI Runtime.

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  15. Column masks now retained when replacing a table

    Retains existing column masks if column names match, preventing accidental removal of security policies.

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  16. Databricks Assistant: User and workspace instructions now available

    Custom instructions can be added by users or admins, applying to all Assistant experiences.

    #Assistant#Notebooks
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  17. Single-node compute on standard access mode is now GA

    Allows multiple users to share with full isolation, useful for small jobs.

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  18. Access requests in Unity Catalog (Public Preview)

    Sends requests to emails, Slack, or Teams, or internal systems, with optional default email to owners.

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  19. Disable legacy features for new workspaces (Public Preview)

    Disables DBFS root, Hive metastore, and runtime versions prior to 13.3 LTS. Applies to new workspaces only.

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  21. Jobs in continuous mode can now have task-level retries for failed tasks

    Task-level retries replace job-level retries, require continuous mode.

    #Lakeflow
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  22. Lakebase Public Preview enabled by default

    No admin enablement required, can be disabled by admins.

    #Lakebase
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  23. Create external Delta tables from third-party clients (Public Preview)

    Backed by Delta Lake, works with Apache Spark, see Access Databricks tables from Delta clients.

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  24. Path credential vending (Public Preview)

    Grants short-lived credentials to external locations in Unity Catalog metastore.

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  25. ServiceNow connector GA

    Replaces manual API configuration, requires Lakeflow Connect setup.

    #Lakeflow
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  26. Use OpenAI GPT OSS models for batch inference and structured outputs

    Optimized for AI Functions with batch inference and structured outputs. Supports ai_query().

    #Databricks AI
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  27. Databricks ODBC driver 2.9.2

    Replaces 2.9.1, drops support for Databricks Runtime 10.4 LTS and Ubuntu 20.04.

    #Drivers
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  28. OpenAI GPT OSS models now available on Mosaic AI Model Serving

    Supports GPT OSS 120B and 20B as hosted foundation models, accessible via pay-per-token APIs.

    #Databricks AI
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  29. Power BI Azure Databricks connector supports M2M OAuth

    Replaces personal access tokens for service principals with Client credentials authentication.

    #Partner Connect
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  30. Azure Private Link from serverless compute to resources in your virtual network (VNet) via a standard load balancer (SLB) is now generally available

    Enables private connectivity via standard load balancer. Requires configuration.

    #Networking
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  31. Dashboard theme improvements

    Selection color in Terra theme is now darker blue.

    #AI/BI#Dashboards
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  32. Genie join relationships and data handling enhancements

    Local joins can be defined within a Genie Agent's knowledge store. Entity matching now selects the most frequent 1024 values.

    #AI/BI#Genie
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  33. AI Playground is now GA

    Allows chat with LLMs and prototyping AI apps.

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  34. Databricks Runtime 17.1 is now is now GA

    Replaces Databricks Runtime 7.3.

    #Databricks Runtime
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  35. Edit mode in Assistant does multi-cell code refactoring and more

    Performs reasoning and editing across multiple cells without manual intervention.

    #Assistant#Notebooks
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  36. Databricks Terraform provider supports Lakebase resources

    Creates database catalogs, instances, and synced tables with infrastructure as code.

    #Lakebase
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  37. Delta Sharing supports sharing tables and schemas secured by ABAC policies (Beta)

    Secured tables and schemas can be shared, but policies don't apply to recipients.

    #Delta Sharing
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  38. Genie CSV downloads and caching enhancements

    NULL values are now preserved in CSV downloads. Genie Agent context caching is improved.

    #AI/BI#Genie
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  39. New compute policy form (Public Preview)

    Simplifies writing compute policies with UI elements, replacing syntax references with dropdown menus.

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  40. Preset date ranges for parameters in the SQL editor

    Includes options like This week, Last 30 days, and Last year for timestamp and date parameters.

    #Databricks SQL
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  41. Sankey visualization and table formatting improvements

    Sankey charts now support node display names. Table formatting fixes duplicate $ signs.

    #AI/BI#Dashboards
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  42. Synced tables are now metered and billed

    Metering is automatic, usage is tracked in system.billing.usage.

    #Lakebase
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