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databricks Platform · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Databricks SQL Alerts

Now available by default for compliance security profiles.

What it does

Databricks SQL alerts allow users to run queries on a scheduled basis and notify them when specific conditions are met based on the query results. This feature supports all compliance security profile standards and provides a history of alert evaluations. Users can create alerts to monitor business KPIs, data quality, cost trends, and operational issues across their Databricks workloads.

Why it matters

This update enhances governance and compliance by ensuring that alerts are automatically available for workspaces with compliance security profiles, thus improving monitoring capabilities and reducing the risk of missed critical data events. It benefits data teams by streamlining alert management and enabling proactive responses to data quality and operational issues.

Key capabilities
Scheduled Query Monitoring
Run queries on a schedule to monitor data and KPIs.
Alert History Tracking
View past evaluations of alerts to assess performance.
Integration with Unity Catalog
Monitor governed business metrics using Unity Catalog metric views.
Cost and Usage Alerts
Build alerts on system tables to track unexpected spending.
Prerequisites
Workspace must have the compliance security profile enabled.
Recommended use cases
Monitor business metrics and KPIs.Detect data quality issues and anomalies.Track usage and cost trends.Audit access and security events.
Limitations · remember
!Existing saved SQL queries cannot be reused for alerts; each alert must own its query definition.
Architecture
Databricks SQL → Alerts Engine → Unity Catalog → Compliance Security Profile
Get started
1
Create an Alert
Use the alert editor to define and schedule a new alert.
2
Manage Alerts
Access the alert listing page to share and track alerts.
3
Run Alerts as Tasks
Integrate alerts into Lakeflow Jobs for automated condition checks.
Key takeaway
Databricks SQL alerts are now automatically enabled for compliance security profiles, enhancing data monitoring and governance.
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