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End The Data Engineering Nightmare with Metrics.
Learn how Databricks metrics views simplify SQL analytics by centralizing business rules and eliminating repetitive code. Complete tutorial with examples.
Unity Catalog to Azure Key Vault: No more dbutils.secrets()
Learn how to securely connect Azure Databricks to Key Vault using Unity Catalog Service Credentials for enterprise-grade secret management and governance.
Oracle to Databricks Migration: The Complete Guide
Complete technical guide for Oracle to Databricks migration. Includes code conversion examples, performance optimization & proven methodologies. Download free.
Stop ELT Headaches: Why We Partner with Fivetran + Databricks
Discover how SunnyData overcame ELT challenges by partnering with Fivetran and Databricks, creating reliable data pipelines that eliminate late-night fixes and accelerate insights.
Bridge the Gap in Your Data Stack: Leverage Databricks BI/AI to Enhance Traditional BI
Bridge the gap in your data architecture by strategically combining Databricks BI/AI with traditional business intelligence tools. Learn how to reduce licensing costs, improve dashboard performance, and implement a hybrid approach that leverages the best of both worlds. This practical guide shows you when to use native Databricks capabilities versus tools like Power BI for optimal cost-efficiency and performance.
PostgreSQL to Databricks Migration: A Simpler Path to the Lakehouse
Discover a complete guide to PostgreSQL to Databricks migration, including analysis, design, development, and deployment phases. Learn how to transform stored procedures, manage data transfer, and leverage the new SQL Scripting feature for a simplified lakehouse journey.
The Chaos of Data: How Fragmentation is Stalling Innovation
Discover how data fragmentation across multiple platforms creates costly silos and slows decision-making. Learn why Databricks offers the unified solution modern enterprises need.
Databricks Genie: Our Experience with & Lessons Learned
Discover natural-world insights from SunnyData's experience implementing Databricks Genie across banking, industry, and energy sectors. Learn key best practices and overcome common challenges of the AI agent.
Moving from IBM DB2 & DataStage to Databricks (Pt. 1)
Learn how to migrate from IBM DB2 & DataStage to Databricks. A comprehensive guide covering architecture mapping, migration strategies, and best practices for modernization.
Databricks: An Insider’s Perspective with Franco Patano
Josue Brogan interviews Databrick’s Product Owner Franco Patano to discuss Databricks current state and future.
Databricks Compute Types: A Performance & Cost Analysis
Discover which Databricks compute type delivers the best value through real-world testing. Compare SQL Serverless, Classic, and Serverless performance across 19 intensive queries.
Cost allocation, cloud tags, and other relevant things on Databricks
In this three-part video series, Databricks MVP Josue Bogran and Greg Kroleski from Databricks’ “Money Team” discuss cost allocation, tagging best practices, cloud innovations, and performance enhancements. The series explores Databricks' efforts to optimize cost reporting, leverage AI for insights, and empower businesses to make smarter, growth-driven decisions in 2024 and beyond.
Seamless Data Integration: SAP to Databricks
Learn how to integrate SAP data into Databricks with this comprehensive blog. Discover the essential components of the SAP ecosystem, including SAP HANA, S/4HANA, and BTP, and explore proven integration methods using SparkJDBC and Azure Data Factory. Perfect for data engineers and architects looking to combine SAP's enterprise management capabilities with Databricks' advanced analytics.
5 Reasons Why We Recommend Databricks
Discover why Databricks stands out as the leading data platform in this insightful blog. From unified data management to cost efficiency, unmatched performance, and robust analytics, Josue Bogran explains the top 5 reasons Databricks excels in the competitive landscape. Learn how Databricks balances innovation, user-centric design, and industry versatility to deliver exceptional results.
Performance, Benchmarks, and Optimization Tips for Databricks Users
Josue Bogran interviews Jeremy Lewallen from Databricks’ Performance Team, exploring benchmarks, storage cost optimization, rightsizing SQL Serverless Compute, and common compute mistakes. Discover why Databricks continually enhances performance, tips for using the latest DBRs, and how their innovations provide a fast, efficient, and developer-friendly data platform.