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    Azure Databricks

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AAzure Databricks is a service available on Microsoft's Azure platform and suite of products. It provides the latest versions of Apache Spark so users can integrate with open source libraries, or spin up clusters and build in a fully managed Apache Spark environment with the global scale and availability of Azure. Clusters are set up, configured, and fine-tuned to ensure reliability and performance without the need for monitoring. The solution includes autoscaling and auto-termination to improve…N/A
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    Azure Databricks
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    Microsoft
    Chose Azure Databricks
    When compared with Snowflake, Azure Databricks have an edge over the integration with ML Flow. ETL in Azure Databricks allows high processing of data compared to Snowflake. Data sharing is better with Snowflake. When compared with Datasphere, integration of Databricks with …
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    Chose Azure Databricks
    I have found Azure Databricks to be much better than Snowflake for handling bigger, diverse data types. Snowflake is much simpler and better for smaller warehousing. The real time processing is much better in Azure Databricks and we have much more language options. Snowflake is …
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    Chose Azure Databricks
    Against all the tools I have used, Azure Databricks is by far the most superior of them all! Why, you ask? The UI is modern, the features are never ending and they keep adding new features. And to quote Apple, "It just works!"
    Far ahead of the competition, the delta lakehouse …
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    Features
    Azure Databricks
    Platform Connectivity
    Comparison of Platform Connectivity features of Azure Databricks
    Feature
    Azure Databricks
    7.2
    4 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Connect to Multiple Data Sources6.04 Ratings
    Extend Existing Data Sources7.64 Ratings
    Automatic Data Format Detection7.14 Ratings
    MDM Integration8.03 Ratings
    Data Exploration
    Comparison of Data Exploration features of Azure Databricks
    Feature
    Azure Databricks
    6.9
    4 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Visualization6.04 Ratings
    Interactive Data Analysis7.93 Ratings
    Data Preparation
    Comparison of Data Preparation features of Azure Databricks
    Feature
    Azure Databricks
    8.7
    4 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Interactive Data Cleaning and Enrichment8.44 Ratings
    Data Transformations9.04 Ratings
    Data Encryption9.54 Ratings
    Built-in Processors8.04 Ratings
    Platform Data Modeling
    Comparison of Platform Data Modeling features of Azure Databricks
    Feature
    Azure Databricks
    7.9
    4 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Multiple Model Development Languages and Tools6.14 Ratings
    Automated Machine Learning8.54 Ratings
    Single platform for multiple model development8.54 Ratings
    Self-Service Model Delivery8.54 Ratings
    Model Deployment
    Comparison of Model Deployment features of Azure Databricks
    Feature
    Azure Databricks
    8.3
    4 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Flexible Model Publishing Options8.04 Ratings
    Security, Governance, and Cost Controls8.54 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Azure Databricks
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.6
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    7.5
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Azure Databricks
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    Centralised notebooks are out directly into production. This can lead to poorly engineered code. It is very good for fast queries and our data team are always able to provide what we ask for. It is a big cost to our business so it is important it runs efficiently and returns on our investment.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • Data Processing and Transformations based on Spark
    • Delta Lakehouse when clubbed with an external cloud storage
    • Governance using Unity Catalog to unify IAM
    • Delta Live Tables is a product, which although relatively newer, has a great potential with the visuals of a pipeline.
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Intuitive interface
    • Ease of use
    • Providing FAQ or QRGs
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    The developers are able to switch between Python and SQL in the Notebook which allows the collaboration of SQL analyst and Data scientist. The integration of Mosaic AI allows users to write complex codes in natural languages. Unity catalog has centralized the security and governance features and simplified the process of maintaining it
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    I have found Azure Databricks to be much better than Snowflake for handling bigger, diverse data types. Snowflake is much simpler and better for smaller warehousing. The real time processing is much better in Azure Databricks and we have much more language options. Snowflake is more expensive but simpler to use. Both are great for different needs.
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • The support team is amazing, they help you at every stage of the projects, from sales to delivery.
    • On a framework level, it has had an amazing impact and has reduced the clients overall data platform costs by a staggering 65%
    • There has been a 40% Manual work requirement on average for the clients when they move to Azure Databricks Data Platform
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