Databricks SQL
The serverless data warehouse on the Lakehouse.
Overview
Databricks SQL is a data warehouse solution that is part of the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. It provides a SQL-native interface for querying data in a data lake, combining the performance of a traditional data warehouse with the flexibility and scalability of a data lake. It is designed for BI and SQL workloads.
✨ Key Features
- Serverless compute for instant and elastic scaling
- Directly queries data in the data lake
- Unity Catalog for unified governance
- Photon query engine for high performance
- Integration with popular BI tools
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Lakehouse architecture combining data lakes and data warehouses
- Open data formats (Delta Lake)
- Unified platform for data engineering, data science, and BI
Unique Value: A single platform for all data and AI workloads, from data warehousing to machine learning.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- BI on large-scale streaming and batch data
- Customer churn analysis
- Financial reporting and analysis
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations without a data lake strategy
- Teams that prefer a more traditional, managed data warehouse experience
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more open and flexible approach than traditional data warehouses by leveraging the data lake.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium, Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: 14-day free trial.
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