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ODBC connection issue Simba 64 bit
Hello AllAm getting the below error when trying to create ODBC DSN Simba 64 in local system to connect Databricks Server using the token and enabled SSL System trust store & Thrift Transport: HTTP.any helping hand really appreciated . [Simba][ThriftE...
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Solved for my case. Still not sure why/how it was working on one server but not the other.Final fix was to add HTTPPath value to the Connection String I listed above.
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Improve query performance of direct query with Databricks
I’m building a dashboard in Power BI’s Pro Workspace, connecting data via Direct Query from Databricks (around 60 million rows from 15 combined tables), using a SQL Serverless (small size and 4 clusters).The problem is that the dashboard is taking to...
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@viniciuscini have you managed to get it working well for you?
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Unity catalogues - What would you do
If you were creating Unity Catalogs again, what would you do differently based on your past experience?
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@nayan_wylde no don't do that hehe. It was example of extreme approach. Usually use catalog to separate environment + in enterprises to separate divisions like customer tower, marketing tower, finance tower etc
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REGARD COPOUN CODE
After completing all the relevant courses for the certification, I haven’t received the coupon code yet.
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Wait till 15th November if you still have no voucher open support ticket,
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Resolved! How to reduce data loss for Delta Lake on Azure when failing from primary to secondary regions?
Let’s say we have big data application where data loss is not an option.Having GZRS (geo-zone-redundant storage) redundancy we would achieve zero data loss if primary region is alive – writer is waiting for acks from two or more Azure availability zo...
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Databricks is working on improvements and new functionality related to that. For now, the only solution is a DEEP CLONE. You can run it more frequently or implement your own replication based on a change data feed. You could use delta sharing for tha...
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Databricks Free Edition Performance Test
How much time does it take to ingest two billion rows using the free databricks edition?https://www.databricks.com/blog/learn-experiment-and-build-databricks-free-edition
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Thanks for sharing @Hubert-Dudek . Really cool idea to test performance of free edition
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Delta comparison architecture using flatMapGroupsWithState in Structured Streaming
I am designing structured streaming job in Azure data bricks(using Scala) which will consume messages from two event hubs, lets call them source and target.I would like your feedback on below flow, whether it is will survive the production load and ...
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It is hard to understand what the source is and what the target is. Some charts could be useful. Also, information on how long the state is kept. My solution usually is:- Use declarative lakeflow pipelines if possible (dlt) - if not, consider handlin...
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Free Certification voucher
looking for free certification voucher
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Minimize the risk of your exam getting suspended - Tip #1
The number one cause of exam suspensions is loss of video feed. This is often because your computer is not set up right for taking an online proctored exam. Before launching an exam, make sure the computer you are using meets the technical requiremen...
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Hello,That's a great tip! Losing video feed sounds like a major headache. I'll definitely run the Kryterion System Check a few days before my online proctored exam to make sure my setup is good to go.
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Resolved! Databricks partner Tech Summit FY26 access
I'm trying to access the recordings of Partner Tech Summit FY26 which happened a month back. It says lobby is closed.Is there any other way i can access the recordings. I'm yet to watch the day 2 sessions.
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Hi @saurabh18cs , check link shared by @Advika . Make sure you are logged in using partner account.Link - https://partner-academy.databricks.com/learn/catalog/view/168SS:
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serialized_dashboard
I have a dashboard.json file, for example: {select * from ${{var.table_name}}}. I have job.yml and section serialized_dashboard there? bcs my job runs parallel with dashboard. Can I use variables in databrics.yml if I define the table_variable variab...
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I currently use the parameter inside IDENTIFIER(:schema || 'my_table') and the 'bundle scripts' feature to perform substitutions, but I hope for better support soon.
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Missed the certification exam schedule - Reschedule is required
Hi Team, @data_help @helpdesk I have missed the certification exam schedule. I thought it is 8h15PM instead of 8h15AM. Is there a possibility this can be reschedule to today anytime or tomorrow?Thanks in advance for your comments.Regards,Guido Tognin...
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Hello @guidotognini,Sorry to hear you missed your exam window. Please file a ticket with our support team so they can review the case and determine next steps.Thanks & Regards,@cert-ops
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Resolved! Need help understanding Databricks
Hi,I come from a traditional ETL background and am having trouble understanding some of the cloud hyper scalar features and use cases.I understand Databricks is hosted on a cloud providers. I see the cloud providers have their own tools for ETL, ML/A...
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Thanks a lot Gema. For the detailed and meticulous answers.I guess I have to unlearn and relearn everything starting today.
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Need help in how to switch the from PDF slides to videos
Hi Everyone,I’m currently preparing for the Databricks Data Engineer Associate certification. I’m able to view the PDF slides, but I’m not able to access the videos. Could someone please suggest how to switch from the PDF slides to the video lessons?...
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Hello @pgopi! Databricks Academy is transitioning its self‑paced content from video lessons to PDF slides. If you’d like a more interactive experience with video lectures and live Q&A, I recommend the instructor‑led “Data Engineering with Databricks”...
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Databricks exam got suspended , Need urgent help
Hello Team , I faced few challenges while attempting my certification exam , the exam got paused two times when approximately 11 minutes were left for my exam to get over. I got a pop-up message which contained the message "There's eye movement". The...
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Hello @r_ramsen ,Thank you for filing a ticket with our support team, Support team will respond shortly. Please note that we cannot provide support or handle exam suspensions via community (it is not advised that you post your email address here in c...
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