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  1. Standard performance mode is now available for one-time runs in the Jobs API

    Sets performance_target to STANDARD. Supports Apache Airflow's DatabricksSubmitRunOperator.

  2. Genie Code adds conversation controls

    Lets you fork conversations, use /btw for side questions, and edit earlier messages.

  3. Environment version 6 is now available

    Supports serverless and standard classic compute.

  4. Genie Code is now available as a Lakeflow Jobs task (Beta)

    Runs prompts autonomously, reading upstream outputs and calling tools as needed, returning a conversation link.

  5. 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)
  6. Choose an effort level in Genie Code

    Sets balance between response quality and cost, defaults to Auto for highest quality.

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  8. Genie Code supports file uploads

    Uploads are used as chat context, see Attach files for details.

  9. Cross-workspace access for serverless (Beta)

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

  10. Custom URL access to workspaces over inbound Private Link (Beta)

    Uses general_access private endpoint, serves workspaces and account-level resources across regions.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  11. Networking charges for performance-intensive products

    Charges apply to cross-region and public-internet egress for Lakebase, OpenSharing SecureConnect, Zerobus, and Files API.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP, read it on their docs
  12. Allowlist partner platform IPs in context-based ingress control (Beta)

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

  13. Serverless compute is now available in the Azure UK West region

    Supports notebooks, jobs, pipelines, and SQL warehouses, with private connectivity.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP, read it on their docs
  14. July 6, 2026

    Updates from Databricks Runtime 18, adds Spark Declarative Pipelines and IP address functions.

  15. Genie Code system table now counts only user-submitted interactions

    Excludes background and automated requests, such as autocomplete and quick-fix suggestions.

  16. Private Link for account-level resources (Beta)

    Connects account console through VPC interface endpoint instead of public internet. Requires configuration.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(not on this cloud)
  17. Genie Code now uses models served through OpenAI on Databricks

    Adds OpenAI to existing Azure OpenAI and Anthropic models.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(not on this cloud)
  18. Workspace admin setting for serverless notebook execution timeout

    Replaces manual override process, defaults to 2.5 hours.

  19. Version 18.2

    Adds CREATE OR REPLACE TEMP TABLE syntax and upgrades Snowflake JDBC driver to 3.28.0.

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  21. Faster package installs with %uv pip in serverless notebooks

    Requires environment version 5 or above. Replaces %pip for faster installs.

  22. Azure UK South now has a dedicated regional control plane

    New workspaces require firewall allowlist entries for SCC relay tunnel and other IPs. Existing workspaces use UK West control plane unless migrated.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP, read it on their docs
  23. Connect Azure Databricks to on-premises resources using an SSH reverse tunnel

    Replaces inbound firewall access, works with classic and serverless compute.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(not on this cloud)
  24. 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)
  25. Version 18.1

    Supports DATETIMEOFFSET for Azure Synapse and adds schema evolution with INSERT statements.

  26. Some partner-powered AI features are now available in-country for Brazil, Canada, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and the UK

    Requires Enforce data processing within workspace Geography enabled. Data does not leave the country.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(not on this cloud)
  27. Serverless compute now available for IRAP and Canada Protected B workloads on Azure Databricks

    Requires environment version 5 to be enabled.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(not on this cloud)
  28. Version 18.0

    Upgrades Redshift JDBC driver to 2.1.0.28, adds SQL window functions to metric views.

  29. Serverless environment version 5 is now available

    Includes CPU and GPU versions.

  30. Inbound Private Link for performance-intensive services (Beta)

    Enables private connectivity to Zerobus Ingest and Lakebase Autoscaling.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  31. Serverless compute now available for compliance standards

    Adds HITRUST, PCI-DSS, TISAX, and UK Cyber Essentials Plus support.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  32. New GCP regions support serverless compute

    Available in me-central1 and southamerica-east1 regions.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)
  33. Front-end PrivateLink for performance-intensive services (Beta)

    Supports private connectivity to Zerobus Ingest and Lakebase Autoscaling.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  34. You can now use custom base environments for Python, Python Wheels, and notebook tasks in serverless jobs

    Defined with YAML files, they support Python, Python wheel, and notebook tasks.

  35. Serverless compute is now available in Azure China North 3

    Available for notebooks, jobs, pipelines, and SQL warehouses.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  36. Serverless workspaces are now available in new GCP regions

    Available in most GCP regions, see documentation for list.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)
  37. Serverless compute is now available in new regions

    Added to Australia Southeast, Canada Central, Mexico Central, Norway East, and South Africa North regions.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  38. Serverless notebook tasks can now use jobs environment

    Replaces inherited serverless environment with configurable job environment.

  39. Serverless compute has been updated to version 17.3

    Updated from version 17.2, requires no configuration changes.

  40. The billable usage table now records the performance mode of serverless jobs and pipelines

    Records performance mode in product_features.performance_target column with values PERFORMANCE_OPTIMIZED, STANDARD, or null.

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