Releasesby GlyphAnnouncing: Extended Support for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server
Extended Support for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server helps you maintain secure, supported workloads while transitioning to newer PostgreSQL versions. With access to critical security updates, critical bug fixes, and technical support for eli
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BigQuery data agent monitoring with Google Cloud Observability in preview
Teams can monitor the performance, adoption, latency and costs of BigQuery data agents and their conversations using Google Cloud Observability.
Verkada connector (Beta)
The Verkada connector is now available in Lakeflow Connect in Beta . Workspace admins can control access to this feature from the Previews page. The connector ingests organization audit logs and access users from your Verkada organization into Databricks. Authentication uses a Verkada organization API key. See Verkada connector .
Private network gateway is in Private Preview
Private network gateway is in Private Preview . A private network gateway connects Databricks serverless compute to resources in your VPC, on-premises systems, and the internet through a single managed gateway, reusing your existing network connectivity configuration (NCC).
Connect to the Databricks Genie app in Microsoft Teams with your workspace URL (Public Preview)
When you sign in to the Databricks Genie app in Microsoft Teams, you can now enter your workspace URL instead of a server hostname to connect to your Databricks account. See Databricks Genie app in Microsoft Teams .
The INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE privileges are in Beta
The INSERT , UPDATE , and DELETE privileges are in Beta in Unity Catalog. These privileges are least-privilege alternatives to MODIFY that let you grant write access to a table's data without also granting the ability to change its schema or other metadata. The privileges require Databricks Runtime 18.1 or above.
Gemini Enterprise: D&B Commercial Graph data store (Preview)
The D&B Commercial Graph data store is available in Public Preview in Gemini Enterprise. You can connect D&B Commercial Graph to search and import company data using natural language. For more information, see Connect D&B Commercial Graph .
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[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Databricks Lakebase in four additional regions
Lakebase is now generally available in four additional Azure regions: North Central US, France Central, Germany West Central, and East Asia. This expansion provides customers with additional deployment options and broader regional availability for Lakebas
[Launched] Generally Available: Azure SQL updates for mid-August 2026
In mid-August 2026, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: You can customize keyboard shortcuts for Quick Queries, the Results Grid, and the Query Editor directly within Visual Studio Code, without leaving your editor. Shortcut Conf
[In preview] Public Preview: SQL Formatter in MSSQL extension
With SQL Formatter, you can format SQL scripts directly in your editor for cleaner, more consistent, and readable code. Now in public preview, it includes more customizable formatting options to match your preferred coding style and streamline development
[Launched] Generally Available: Azure SQL Database provisioning in MSSQL extension
With Azure SQL Database provisioning, you can create and connect to a fully managed cloud database directly from your editor, at no cost. Now generally available, the feature also includes ready-to-use Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Bicep, and Terraform tem
[In preview] Public Preview: Zone redundancy for Azure SQL Managed Instance Next-gen General Purpose
You can now benefit from enhanced resilience with the public preview of zone redundancy for Azure SQL Managed Instance Next-gen General Purpose. This update helps you improve business continuity by automatically distributing your compute and data across a
[In development] Private Preview: Reader Endpoint for Azure Database for MySQL
We’re happy to announce the public preview of reader endpoint support to simplify connection management when using multiple replicas in Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server. A reader endpoint enables automatic load balancing of read-only connection
Announcing: Azure Databricks Runtime 10.4 LTS will reach end of life on November 1, 2026
Azure Databricks Runtime 10.4 LTS, a Databricks-managed runtime available on Azure Databricks, reached end of support on March 18, 2025 and will reach end of life on November 1, 2026. After this date, Databricks Runtime 10.4 LTS will no longer be availabl
[Launched] Generally Available: Pre-upgrade validation checks for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server
Pre-upgrade validation checks are now generally available for Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server, helping you proactively validate major version upgrade (MVU) readiness before initiating the actual upgrade process. With the general availability