Visualize Databricks in Grafana: write custom SQL queries, build interactive dashboards, and more

Kristin Knapp's post details the integration of Databricks data with Grafana, an open-source platform for data visualization, emphasizing Grafana Labs' commitment to providing versatile data insights. By leveraging the Databricks Enterprise data source within Grafana, users can write custom SQL queries and construct interactive dashboards, facilitating the visualization of metrics like compute usage and costs. Grafana Enterprise data sources, maintained by Grafana Labs, allow connections to various external systems, and Databricks is among over 30 such sources available, including ServiceNow and Snowflake. The article highlights features like SQL editors, time series support, macros, and dynamic dashboards with integrated variables. It also mentions recent enhancements such as a schema-aware SQL query builder and Azure On-behalf-of authentication. Grafana Labs' involvement in the Databricks Data + AI Summit in San Francisco is also noted, where attendees can explore new observability features, AI/ML integrations, and learn from Grafana's technical experts. For those interested, resources like technical documentation and webinars are available to further explore Grafana's Enterprise data sources, with a free tier offered through Grafana Cloud for new users.

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