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databricks Platform · Updated Jun 12, 2026

Mission Critical Add-on

Now in Public Preview for enhanced security and disaster recovery.

What it does

The Mission Critical workspace add-on integrates managed disaster recovery (DR) with Enhanced Security and Compliance (ESC) features, allowing users to enable these capabilities at a single compute rate. It is activated per workspace through the Add-ons tab in the account console, and users must ensure Managed DR is enabled to utilize its full functionality. The add-on is designed for workspaces on the Enterprise plan and requires account admin privileges for activation.

Why it matters

This add-on is crucial for organizations that prioritize data security and compliance, providing a streamlined approach to disaster recovery and enhanced security features without incurring additional costs for ESC. It enables businesses to maintain operational continuity and safeguard sensitive data, thereby reducing risk and enhancing governance.

Key capabilities
Managed Disaster Recovery
Provides a comprehensive disaster recovery solution to ensure business continuity.
Enhanced Security and Compliance
Includes features for compliance security profiles and enhanced security monitoring.
Automatic Cluster Updates
Facilitates automatic updates for clusters to maintain security and performance.
Enhanced Security Monitoring
Offers advanced monitoring capabilities for classic compute environments.
Prerequisites
Workspace on the Enterprise plan
Account admin role required to enable the add-on
Recommended use cases
Organizations needing robust disaster recovery solutions.Companies requiring enhanced security for sensitive data.Businesses aiming to streamline compliance processes.
Limitations · remember
!Managed DR is in Gated Public Preview; must be enabled before using Mission Critical.
!Cannot disable Mission Critical if any failover group is active.
!Compliance security profile settings are permanent once enabled.
Architecture
Account Console → Workspace → Mission Critical Add-on → Managed Disaster Recovery → Enhanced Security and Compliance
Get started
1
Access Account Console
Log in to the account console and navigate to Workspaces.
2
Select Workspace
Choose the workspace where you want to enable the add-on.
3
Enable Add-on
Click on the Add-ons tab and toggle the Mission Critical option.
4
Confirm Changes
Confirm the activation of the Mission Critical add-on.
5
Configure Features
Set up relevant features like Managed DR and ESC settings.
Key takeaway
The Mission Critical add-on enhances data security and disaster recovery capabilities for enterprise workspaces, now available in Public Preview.
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