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databricks Platform · Updated Sep 11, 2026

Session restore for serverless jobs is in Public Preview

Restore the Python variables and Spark session from a serverless compute job run into a new interactive notebook, so you can debug a failure or explore results without rerunning the entire job.

What it does

Restore the Python variables and Spark session from a serverless compute job run into a new interactive notebook, so you can debug a failure or explore results without rerunning the entire job. Databricks captures the snapshot automatically for eligible runs. You can create and manage notebook jobs directly in the notebook UI.

Why it matters

If you use serverless, select the performance mode.

Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

Restore the Python variables and Spark session from a serverless compute job run into a new interactive notebook, so you can debug a failure or explore results without rerunning the entire job. Databricks captures the snapshot automatically for eligible runs.

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Key takeaway
Restore the Python variables and Spark session from a serverless compute job run into a new interactive notebook, so you can debug a failure or explore results without rerunning the entire job.
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