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databricks Platform · Updated Jun 15, 2026

Databricks Runtime 19 (Beta): June 15, 2026

Databricks Runtime 19 is now available in Beta, powered by Apache Spark 4.2.0.

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What it does

Databricks Runtime 19 is now available in Beta, powered by Apache Spark 4.2.0. Behavioral changes JDK 17 removed: Databricks Runtime 19 only supports JDK 21. Previously, Databricks Runtime 18 included JDK 17 as a fallback option that could be selected using the JNAME environment variable.

Why it matters

Apache Spark fixes and improvements Databricks Runtime 19 includes Apache Spark 4.2.0.

Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

Databricks Runtime 19 is now available in Beta, powered by Apache Spark 4.2.0. Behavioral changes JDK 17 removed: Databricks Runtime 19 only supports JDK 21.

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Key takeaway
Databricks Runtime 19 is now available in Beta, powered by Apache Spark 4.2.0.
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