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  1. Lakebase backup schedule API (Beta)

    Manages automated snapshot cadences and retention. Available to all Lakebase workspaces.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)
  2. Unused OAuth client secrets are automatically deleted after 90 days

    Deletes unused secrets after 90 days, create new if still needed.

  3. Lakebase snapshots API (Beta)

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

  4. Restrict service principal OAuth secrets to specific API scopes

    Restricts OAuth secrets to specific API scopes like sql or jobs, limiting leaked secret impact.

  5. Postgres minor version updates

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

  6. Inbound Private Service Connect for performance-intensive services (Beta)

    Enables private connectivity to services like Zerobus Ingest and Lakebase Autoscaling on Google Cloud.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)
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  8. Block or redact sensitive data in requests and responses

    Detects SSNs, credit cards, and phone numbers using regex and checksums. Requires Enhanced Unity Gateway preview.

  9. Cross-workspace access for serverless (Beta)

    Controls serverless network traffic between workspaces with ingress and egress rules.

  10. ABAC GRANT policies now cover Unity Gateway resource types (Beta)

    Supports model services, model provider services, MCP services, and agent services, allowing tag-based access.

  11. READ METADATA privilege is GA

    Provides read-only visibility into security-sensitive metadata, including privilege grants and ABAC policies.

  12. Genie One is now available in Google Sheets

    Queries governed data in natural language, importing results as native rows and columns.

  13. Genie One is now available in Microsoft Excel

    Queries governed data in natural language, importing results as native rows and columns.

  14. Create a least-privilege Databricks workspace

    Grants Databricks a narrow set of custom IAM roles instead of broad permissions on Google Cloud.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(not on this cloud)
  15. Allowlist partner platform IPs in context-based ingress control (Beta)

    Supports Power BI, Tableau Cloud, and dbt platform, with automatic IP list updates.

  16. Lakebase update notifications now post 3 days in advance

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

  17. Change to default pipeline editor for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled Coming soon

    Replaces legacy editor, removing it in August.

  18. Email notifications for expiring service principal tokens (Beta)

    Sends emails to workspace admins when tokens expire in 7 days, requiring no configuration.

  19. Reorganized Spark Declarative Pipelines on Lakeflow documentation

    Conceptual topics are now under Concepts.

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  21. Write data from Microsoft Excel back to Databricks

    Writes to Unity Catalog tables, overwriting existing ones if needed.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(not on this cloud)
  22. Customer-managed keys now support MLflow managed evaluation features

    Supports MLflow 3 scorers and requires non-CMK encrypted catalog.

  23. Databricks Add-in for Excel support for all compliance security profile standards

    Supports all Databricks compliance security profiles. Requires Public Preview.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(not on this cloud)
  24. View run history for scheduled refreshes in Google Sheets

    Shows Run ID, start time, and success status for each run.

  25. HIPAA support for the Databricks Add-in for Excel

    Available for workspaces with HIPAA compliance across all supported regions.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(not on this cloud)
  26. Automatic identity management

    Syncs users and groups from identity providers like Microsoft Entra ID and Okta.

  27. Connect Databricks to on-premises resources using an SSH reverse tunnel

    Uses proxy VMs in AWS, replacing inbound firewall access.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(not on this cloud)
  28. Databricks Excel Add-in requires workspace preview enablement

    Enabled from the Previews page by a workspace admin.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(not on this cloud)
  29. Workspace object permissions will soon be inherited from all account groups Coming soon

    Inherited permissions include inactive grants from removed groups, potentially giving unexpected access. Users still need workspace assignment.

  30. Customer-managed keys now support model serving

    Encrypts model serving container images and model artifacts in Databricks managed registry. Applies to endpoint artifacts created after April 16, 2026.

  31. Connect Lovable apps to Databricks

    Uses REST API and OAuth machine-to-machine authentication.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(not on this cloud)
  32. Databricks Documentation site table of contents tabs

    Replaces static sidebar with tabbed navigation, includes 6 context tabs.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(not on this cloud)
  33. Databricks Connector for Google Sheets updates

    Longer query execution timeout and UI improvements added.

  34. Databricks JDBC driver 2.8.0 is available

    Replaces Log4j with SLF4J 2.0.13, enables telemetry by default.

  35. Lakebase databases as Databricks Apps resources

    Replaces manual database configuration, requires Lakebase setup.

  36. Customer-managed keys for Unity Catalog (Beta)

    Uses own encryption keys for Unity Catalog catalogs. Replaces automatic encryption.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(not on this cloud)
  37. Change to use_case field in VPC endpoint API responses Coming soon

    Changes from WORKSPACE_ACCESS to GENERAL_ACCESS, see API docs for details.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)
  38. Personal access tokens preserved when CAN USE permission is revoked

    Tokens become unusable but not deleted when permission is revoked, and reactivate if restored.

  39. Scoped personal access tokens (Beta)

    Limits permissions by selecting token type and API scopes, replacing legacy tokens.

  40. Select tables and create pivot tables in Google Sheets

    Imports data via Databricks Connector, selecting from Catalog Explorer.

  41. Automatically provision users (JIT) GA

    Creates accounts during SSO login if none exist. Requires single sign-on setup.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)
  42. Automatic email notifications for expiring personal access tokens (GA)

    Sends emails 14 days before token expiration, requires token lifetime to be set.

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