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databricks Platform · Updated Feb 5, 2026

Default SQL warehouse settings (General Availability)

Default SQL warehouse settings are now generally available.

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What it does

Default SQL warehouse settings are now generally available. Workspace administrators can set a default SQL warehouse that is automatically selected in SQL authoring surfaces, including the SQL editor, AI/BI dashboards, Genie spaces, Alerts, and Catalog Explorer. Individual users can also override the workspace default by setting their own user level default warehouse.

Why it matters

To reduce query latency, increase the size.

Key capabilities
Pro and classic SQL warehouses
Pro and classic SQL warehouses: The default is 45 minutes, which is recommended for typical use. The minimum is 10 minutes.
Serverless SQL warehouses: The default
Serverless SQL warehouses: The default is 10 minutes, which is recommended for typical use. The minimum is 5 minutes when you…
Assign Can view to allow
Assign Can view to allow users to view SQL warehouses, including query history and query profiles. These users cannot run…
Assign Can use to users
Assign Can use to users who need to run queries on the warehouse.
Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

Default SQL warehouse settings are now generally available. Workspace administrators can set a default SQL warehouse that is automatically selected in SQL authoring surfaces, including the SQL editor, AI/BI dashboards, Genie spaces, Alerts, and Catalog…

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Key takeaway
Default SQL warehouse settings are now generally available.
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