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databricks Platform · Updated Oct 6, 2025

Databricks Runtime 17.3 LTS and Databricks Runtime 17.3 LTS ML are in Beta

Databricks Runtime 17.3 LTS and Databricks Runtime 17.3 LTS ML are now in Beta, powered by Apache Spark 4.0.0.

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What it does

Databricks Runtime 17.3 LTS and Databricks Runtime 17.3 LTS ML are now in Beta, powered by Apache Spark 4.0.0. The release includes new configuration options, improved error handling, and enhanced Spark Connect support.

Why it matters

The release includes new configuration options, improved error handling, and enhanced Spark Connect support.

Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

Databricks Runtime 17.3 LTS and Databricks Runtime 17.3 LTS ML are now in Beta, powered by Apache Spark 4.0.0. The release includes new configuration options, improved error handling, and enhanced Spark Connect support.

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Key takeaway
Databricks Runtime 17.3 LTS and Databricks Runtime 17.3 LTS ML are now in Beta, powered by Apache Spark 4.0.0.
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