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  1. Lakebase Search is generally available

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

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  2. Lakebase snapshots API (Beta)

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

  3. Sharing foreign Delta tables with OpenSharing is now generally available

    Allows sharing tables from OneLake, Hive metastore, or AWS Glue without copying data.

  4. The counter_diff SQL window function is now available

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

  5. 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.

  6. Sharing foreign Iceberg tables with OpenSharing is now generally available

    Includes tables from external Iceberg catalogs via Lakehouse Federation.

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  8. Sharing foreign schemas and tables with OpenSharing is now generally available

    Sharing foreign schemas and tables doesn't copy data into Databricks. It incurs compute and storage costs on the provider's side.

  9. Lakebase now supports PCI-DSS and HITRUST in all AWS regions

    Requires compliance security profile enabled. Previously limited to us-east-1 region.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  10. Partner-powered AI features can no longer be disabled in the settings UI

    Settings API still allows enable or disable until November 1, 2026.

  11. See which chunks support each ai_search answer (Beta)

    Added generate_citations option to show supporting chunks.

  12. The partner-powered AI features setting will be removed Coming soon

    Settings will remain as is, but changes will require contacting the account team after removal.

  13. time_bucket SQL function aligns timestamps to fixed-width time buckets

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

  14. Lakebase now available in Azure Japan East region (japaneast)

    Available in japaneast region, requires Postgres database setup.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  15. Share metric views with OpenSharing (Beta)

    Allows sharing with users in other metastores or accounts. Requires adding views to a share.

  16. Share foreign Delta tables with OpenSharing (Public Preview)

    Allows read-only access to Delta tables in foreign catalogs like OneLake or AWS Glue.

  17. LTAP Direct Writes accelerates synced table loads (Beta)

    Requires Postgres 17, enabled from Previews page. Writes directly to storage layer.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  18. 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.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  19. Postgres minor version updates

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

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  21. Lakebase adds compliance security profile standards on Azure

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

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

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

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  23. Lakebase Postgres APIs are now generally available

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

  24. Sharing managed Iceberg tables is now generally available

    Now supports sharing to external Iceberg clients.

  25. Sharing tables backed by default storage is now generally available

    Enabled by default on a rolling basis, can be shared with classic compute recipients.

  26. Sharing tables backed by default storage will be enabled by default for all accounts Coming soon

    Automatically enabled for most Enterprise or Premium tier accounts in mid-September 2026.

  27. Tags page in Governance Hub (Beta)

    Provides a centralized view of tag usage, summarizes governed tags, and offers recommendations for invalid values. Requires account admins to enable from Previews page.

  28. REPLACE USING flows for standalone streaming tables (Beta)

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

  29. Alert system tables are in Public Preview

    Contains alerts and alert_evaluation_history tables for auditing and monitoring.

  30. Lakebase now supports PCI-DSS and HITRUST

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

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  31. Change data feed on materialized views (Beta)

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

  32. Lakebase is enabled by default in compliance security profile workspaces

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

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  33. Sharing Delta tables with deletion vectors and column mapping is now generally available

    Enables sharing tables with deletion vectors or column mapping. Requires setup in Add tables with deletion vectors or column mapping to a share.

  34. Sharing Delta tables with Iceberg reads enabled is now generally available

    Enables reading Delta tables as Iceberg tables, requires Databricks Runtime 8.4 or above.

  35. Automatic cost attribution for materialized views and streaming tables in Databricks SQL

    Inherits custom tags from enclosing SQL warehouse environment for billing.

  36. Diagnose and fix Lakebase issues with Genie, using telemetry in Unity Catalog (Beta)

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

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(not on this cloud)
  37. Databricks-hosted sample datasets available in the samples catalog

    Available in Unity Catalog-enabled workspaces through OpenSharing as samples.databricks.datasets.

  38. Email notifications for expiring service principal tokens are now generally available

    Sends emails to workspace admins 7 days before token expiration for used tokens with lifetime over 7 days. No configuration is required.

  39. Governance Hub is in Beta

    Enables monitoring of data health and AI usage, requires account admin enablement from Previews page.

  40. Warehouse-level statement timeouts (Beta)

    Set via statement_timeout field in Create or Update warehouse APIs.

  41. Lakebase now provides a service level agreement (SLA)

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

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(not on this cloud)
  42. Lakebase is now SOC 2 Type 2 compliant

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

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(not on this cloud)

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