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  1. Object metadata column is now in Public Preview

    Exposes object properties like MIME type and tags, available in Databricks Runtime 18.1.

  2. MySQL integrated CDC pipeline is now in Beta

    Replaces separate ingestion gateway, requires single pipeline update.

  3. AUTO CDC flows for streaming tables in Databricks SQL are generally available

    Automatically handles out-of-order records as SCD type 1 or 2, replacing complex MERGE INTO logic.

  4. Lakehouse Replay (Beta)

    Automatically replays serverless workloads against upcoming runtime releases. Requires no setup.

  5. 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)
  6. 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)
  7. Run the change, do not just read it. Hands-on labs in your own Databricks workspace, graded when you submit. Browse labs
  8. 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)
  9. Spark Declarative Pipelines on Lakeflow updates are retained for 60 days

    Retention period increased from 30 to 60 days, applying to UI and REST API updates.

  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. Databricks Connector for Google Sheets updates

    Longer query execution timeout and UI improvements added.

  13. SQL alert task for jobs (Beta)

    Evaluates SQL alerts as part of workflows, enabling automated condition checks and notifications.

  14. Databricks JDBC driver 2.8.0 is available

    Replaces Log4j with SLF4J 2.0.13, enables telemetry by default.

  15. Connect to Databricks from Microsoft Excel (Public Preview)

    Imports data from tables or Metric Views, executes SQL queries in Excel.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(not on this cloud)
  16. Schedule data refreshes in Google Sheets (Public Preview)

    Refreshes occur hourly, daily, or weekly.

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