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ilir_nuredini
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Databricks Asset Bundles

Why Should You Use Databricks Asset Bundles (DABs)?Without proper tooling, Data Engineering and Machine Learning projects can quickly become messy.That is why we recommend leveraging DABs to solve these common challenges:1. Collaboration:Without stru...

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darioschiraldi9
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Dario Schiraldi : How do I integrate Databricks with AWS?

Hi everyone,I am Dario Schiraldi, CEO of Travel Works, and I am reaching out to the community for some insights. We are in the process of integrating Databricks with AWS for a new project, and I have love to hear from anyone who has experience with t...

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v-kzaffer
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Hello Dario Good to meet you. You can connect with your account manager of databricks. Also Azure provides first partner assistance to databricks. you can check Azure services as well. Thank you. 

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BS_THE_ANALYST
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Databricks Data Challenges for Upskilling

Hi all, I'm currently looking at upskilling in Databricks. I'd like to focus on becoming great at solving a variety of problems. I come with a background in the Alteryx community and they have something called Weekly Challenges: https://community.alt...

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Phani1
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Workspace Consolidation Strategy in Databricks

Hi Team,The customer is facing a challenge related to increasing Databricks workspace maintenance costs. Apparently, every project is creating its own workspace for specific functionalities, and this has become a standard practice. As a result, the n...

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Alexandru
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Resolved! vscode python project for development

Hi,I'm trying to set up a local development environment using python / vscode / poetry. Also, linting is enabled (Microsoft pylance extension) and the python.analysis.typeCheckingMode is set to strict.We are using python files for our code (.py) whit...

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A_N
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How did you solve the type error checks on `pyspark.sql `  ? mypy doesn't create the missing stubs for that one? 

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arshadnehal
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Merge issue with column mask delta tables

Facing issue when doing merge of dataframe to delta table which has mask applied on two of the columns.Code DeltaTable.forName(sparkSession=spark,tableOrViewName=f'{catalog}.{schema}.{table_name}').alias('target').merge( new_df.alias('updates'), ...

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Pat
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It looks like Delta Lake APIs (i.e. DeltaTable... ) are not supported with Row filters and column masks.Please see limitations: https://docs.databricks.com/aws/en/tables/row-and-column-filters#limitations

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MaheshKumbhar
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Exam got suspended

Hi Team, My Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate exam got suspended on July 7th and it is in progress state. I was there continuously in front of the camera, was facing some n/w fluctuations and checked n/w on phone and suddenly the alert app...

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BS_THE_ANALYST
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Hi @MaheshKumbhar. That sounds really frustrating.For what it's worth, I've looked through the terms and conditions:https://www.databricks.com/learn/certification/terms-and-conditions I think checking your phone during an exam probably isn't the grea...

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NamrataHindujaS
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Namrata Hinduja Geneva, Swiss (Switzerland) - Why Exam Security Matters in Databricks Certification

Hi Everyone,I'm Namrata Hinduja, Swiss (Switzerland) and I feel Exam security is crucial to maintain the integrity and value of Databricks Certification. While some exam requirements—like removing phones, not reading aloud, or staying on-screen—may f...

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BS_THE_ANALYST
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Hi @NamrataHindujaS. This is undoubtedly a great point. This standard is held by Databrickshttps://www.databricks.com/learn/certification/faq All the best,BS

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amartinez4
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Need Help Signing up for Databricks via Google Cloud

I have purchased Databricks via Google Cloud but my order is still pending. I emailed support and they mentioned that it is pending because "You have not purchased any of the support contracts (business, enhanced, or production support) to move the c...

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BS_THE_ANALYST
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Hi @amartinez4, based on your requirement, why don't you sign up for the new Databricks Free Edition?https://www.databricks.com/blog/introducing-databricks-free-edition If you'd rather work with the trial version, can you let us know if you've had an...

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ViratKumar1061
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Public dbfs root is disabled ,Access is denied on path

Hi Team,I am using Databricks free edition to run some  jobs on environment but I am getting error like : Public DBFS root is disabled. Access is denied on path: /FileStore/tables/So how can i get access for this location, could anyone help me here. 

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BS_THE_ANALYST
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Hi @ViratKumar1061, has your problem been resolved? If not, could you provide an update so we look at next steps for a solution.All the best,BS

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Manila
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Resolved! How to access lab through partner databricks academy

Hi , I am able to login through partner-databricks-academy but not able to see any option for accessing the lab. please guide.

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sampmann2
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Thank you @Advika I could see Lab after enrolling in an e-learning course. However, the lab was confined to the course. I am currently doing the "Data Ingestion with Lakeflow Connect" course that mentions a lab, but I don't see a way to access it. Ca...

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Rishabh_Tiwari
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Are you part of a Databricks user group in your city/region?

Joining a regional user group is a great way to connect with data and AI professionals near you. These groups bring together practitioners to learn, network, and share real-world experiences — all within your local context. To join a group: Select y...

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SHIFTY
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Well up for this.  I'll find my local UG.

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na_ra_7
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Resolved! can load/read file in databricks free edition(which is all new edition replacing community edition)

FL_DATAFRAME = spark.read.format("csv")\                                                 .option("header", "false")\                                                 .option("inferschema", "false")\                                                 .opt...

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szymon_dybczak
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Hi @na_ra_7 ,In Free Edition dbfs is disabled. I doubt that above approach will work. But you should use Unity Catalog for that purpose anyway. DBFS is depracated pattern of interacting with storage.So, to use volume perform following steps:Go to Cat...

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J_Anderson
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Resolved! FAQ for DAIS 2025 Virtual Learning Festival: 11 June - 02 July 2025

General For full details on the event, please check out the community event here Q: Where can I ask questions, if I have questions while going through the self-paced material? A: Databricks Academy Learners Group page is the forum within Databricks C...

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VijayTetali
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Hello @J_Anderson  my email is tetalivijay6@gmail.com, I completed the learning path-2. Could you please help me to get the exam discount coupon please. I have already completed the associate certification and now appearing for professional certifica...

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RohitKulkarni
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Data Bricks Certificate on Architect

Hello Team,I am currently exploring certification options related to Databricks, specifically targeted at professionals in an Architect role.Could you please let me know if there is an official certification program available for Databricks Architect...

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szymon_dybczak
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Hi @RohitKulkarni ,There are some really good learning plans at Databricks Academy (it's free):https://customer-academy.databricks.com/  

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