databricks Platform · Updated Apr 8, 2026

Databricks Runtime 18.2 and Databricks Runtime 18.2 ML are in Beta

Databricks Runtime 18.2 and Databricks Runtime 18.2 ML are now in Beta, powered by Apache Spark 4.1.0.

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What it does

Databricks Runtime 18.2 and Databricks Runtime 18.2 ML are now in Beta, powered by Apache Spark 4.1.0.

Why it matters

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

Architecture

Databricks Platform → Platform

In short

Databricks Runtime 18.2 and Databricks Runtime 18.2 ML are now in Beta, powered by Apache Spark 4.1.0. Databricks Runtime 18.2 and Databricks Runtime 18.2 ML are now in Beta, powered by Apache Spark 4.1.0.

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Key takeaway

Databricks Runtime 18.2 and Databricks Runtime 18.2 ML are now in Beta, powered by Apache Spark 4.1.0.

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