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  1. Lakebase Search is generally available

    Adds scalable vector and keyword search to Lakebase projects via Postgres extensions.

    #Lakebase
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  2. Lakebase snapshots API (Beta)

    Manages point-in-time snapshots of project branches, allowing create, get, list, delete, and restore operations.

    #Lakebase
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  3. The counter_diff SQL window function is now available

    Calculates differences between consecutive cumulative counter values, available in Databricks Runtime 19 and above.

    #Databricks SQL
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  4. Window measures on a numeric index column in metric views

    Supports unitless offset and ranges on consecutive integer columns, useful for non-calendar periods like fiscal weeks.

    #Databricks SQL
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  5. See which chunks support each ai_search answer (Beta)

    Added generate_citations option to show supporting chunks.

    #Databricks AI#Databricks SQL
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  6. time_bucket SQL function aligns timestamps to fixed-width time buckets

    Replaces date_trunc for non-calendar units, requires origin and width parameters.

    #Databricks SQL
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  8. Lakebase now available in Azure Japan East region (japaneast)

    Available in japaneast region, requires Postgres database setup.

    #Lakebase
    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  9. Automatic change data feed is now generally available

    Requires Databricks Runtime 19 or above with row tracking enabled. Makes MERGE and UPDATE operations about 15% faster.

    #Databricks Runtime
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  10. Databricks Runtime 19: September 1, 2026

    Replaces manual change data feed enablement, requires row tracking enabled.

    #Databricks Runtime
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  11. Databricks Runtime maintenance updates (09/01)

    Includes bug fixes, security patches, and performance improvements for versions 13.3 to 18.2.

    #Databricks Runtime
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  12. Genie Code for AI Runtime (Public Preview)

    Generates distributed training code and resolves environment issues. Requires AI Runtime.

    #Genie Code#Machine Learning
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  13. Genie Code is now available in the Lakebase project UI

    Lets you run multi-step data and AI tasks with natural language input. Available for all Lakebase projects.

    #Lakebase
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  14. Postgres minor version updates

    Updates to 16.15, 17.11, and 18.6, applied on compute restart.

    #Lakebase
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  15. Lakebase adds compliance security profile standards on Azure

    Supports ISMAP, IRAP, and UK Cyber Essentials Plus on Azure.

    #Lakebase
    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  16. Lakebase available in four new Azure regions

    Added to North Central US, France Central, Germany West Central, and East Asia regions.

    #Lakebase
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  17. Lakebase Postgres APIs are now generally available

    Supports operations for projects, branches, and databases through REST API, CLI, and SDKs.

    #Lakebase
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  18. REPLACE USING flows for standalone streaming tables (Beta)

    Replaces rows matching specified key columns, requires SEQUENCE BY column.

    #Databricks SQL#Lakeflow
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  19. Alert system tables are in Public Preview

    Contains alerts and alert_evaluation_history tables for auditing and monitoring.

    #Databricks SQL#System tables & audit logs
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  21. Lakebase now supports PCI-DSS and HITRUST

    Requires compliance security profile, limited to us-east-1 on AWS.

    #Lakebase
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  22. Change data feed on materialized views (Beta)

    Requires Databricks Runtime 18 LTS or above. Enables replication to external destinations.

    #Databricks SQL#Lakeflow
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  23. Lakebase is enabled by default in compliance security profile workspaces

    Replaces manual Lakebase enablement in HIPAA, C5, or TISAX workspaces.

    #Lakebase
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  24. Databricks Runtime maintenance updates (08/04)

    Includes bug fixes, security patches, and performance improvements for versions 13.3 to 18.2.

    #Databricks Runtime
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  25. Automatic cost attribution for materialized views and streaming tables in Databricks SQL

    Inherits custom tags from enclosing SQL warehouse environment for billing.

    #Databricks SQL#Lakeflow
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  26. Web terminal on serverless GPU compute (AI Runtime) is in Public Preview

    Runs shell commands, monitors GPU usage, and manages files on serverless GPU compute. Requires environment version 5 or above.

    #Compute#Machine Learning
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  27. Databricks Runtime maintenance updates (07/24)

    Includes bug fixes, security patches, and performance improvements for versions 13.3 to 18.2.

    #Databricks Runtime
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  28. Diagnose and fix Lakebase issues with Genie, using telemetry in Unity Catalog (Beta)

    Uses Unity Catalog database telemetry and conversation with Genie for troubleshooting.

    #Lakebase
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  29. Databricks Runtime 18 and Databricks Runtime 18 for Machine Learning have transitioned to LTS

    Receives 3 years of stability and security fixes.

    #Databricks Runtime
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  30. Databricks Runtime 19 and Databricks Runtime 19 for Machine Learning are now generally available

    Powered by Apache Spark 4.2.0.

    #Databricks Runtime
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  31. Databricks Runtime 19: July 23, 2026

    Enables Arrow-optimized Python UDFs by default, changing type-coercion behavior.

    #Databricks Runtime
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  32. Warehouse-level statement timeouts (Beta)

    Set via statement_timeout field in Create or Update warehouse APIs.

    #Databricks SQL
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  33. Lakebase now provides a service level agreement (SLA)

    Commits to monthly uptime percentage for zone-redundant and single-compute endpoints.

    #Lakebase
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  34. Lakebase is now SOC 2 Type 2 compliant

    SOC 2 Type 2 compliance covers security and availability controls. Reports are available through account teams.

    #Lakebase
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  35. Lakebase update notifications now post 3 days in advance

    Replaces 7-day notice, check project settings for upcoming updates.

    #Lakebase
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  36. Databricks SQL alerts are now available by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled

    Supports all compliance security profile standards, monitors data and KPIs via scheduled queries.

    #Databricks SQL#Security
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  37. Protobuf tensor input for custom model serving endpoints (Public Preview)

    Replaces JSON with serialized KServe v2 ModelInferRequest. Requires endpoints deployed after July 9, 2026.

    #Machine Learning#Model Serving
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  38. Lakehouse Real-Time (Beta)

    Delivers sub-second SQL read queries against Unity Catalog tables. Built for low-latency workloads.

    #Databricks SQL
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  39. MATCH_RECOGNIZE is now in Beta

    Requires enabling Match Recognize preview in workspace settings.

    #Databricks SQL
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  40. Custom Docker images for AI Runtime CLI workloads (Beta)

    Allows custom system library versions and complex dependencies, requires setup via Use custom Docker images.

    #Machine Learning
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  41. Databricks Runtime maintenance updates (06/29)

    Includes bug fixes, security patches, and performance improvements for versions 13.3 to 18.2.

    #Databricks Runtime
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  42. Databricks SQL version 2026.20 is now available in Preview

    Adds IP address functions, NEAREST BY join type, and QUALIFY clause, with fixes for MERGE WITH SCHEMA EVOLUTION.

    #Databricks SQL
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