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databricks Platform · Updated Feb 20, 2026

ADBC driver is now the default driver for new Power BI connections

New connections created in Power BI Desktop or Power BI Service now automatically use the Arrow Database Connectivity (ADBC) driver by default.

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What it does

New connections created in Power BI Desktop or Power BI Service now automatically use the Arrow Database Connectivity (ADBC) driver by default. Existing connections continue to use ODBC unless you manually update them to ADBC. You can still switch to ODBC drivers for new connections.

Why it matters

Reduces operational overhead and unlocks new capabilities for data teams on Databricks.

Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

New connections created in Power BI Desktop or Power BI Service now automatically use the Arrow Database Connectivity (ADBC) driver by default. Existing connections continue to use ODBC unless you manually update them to ADBC.

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Key takeaway
New connections created in Power BI Desktop or Power BI Service now automatically use the Arrow Database Connectivity (ADBC) driver by default.
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