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Redshift to Databricks - Part 1: Why and How to Start Your Migration

This blog introduces the strategic benefits and challenges of migrating from Amazon Redshift to Databricks. It covers Redshift’s legacy limitations, Databricks' advantages, and critical migration factors. The article provides an overview of key planning steps, including architecture considerations and phased migration strategies, setting the stage for technical execution in the upcoming part two.

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Integrations, Databricks, AI Josue Bogran Integrations, Databricks, AI Josue Bogran

Sigma + Databricks: A Great BI Tool for the Data Intelligence Platform

Sigma offers a user-friendly BI tool ideal for building and managing dashboards. With intuitive features, seamless embedding, and live data connections, it excels in usability. However, its steep pricing and lack of Git integration may deter small businesses. SunnyData recommends Sigma for startups and enterprises seeking responsive, customizable solutions.

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Why Startups should consider Databricks as a top choice for their data platform for analytics, AI and data management.

Databricks is a top choice for startups seeking an all-in-one data platform for analytics, AI, and data management. Its cloud-native, scalable, and cost-efficient architecture allows startups to begin small, grow, and avoid complex migrations as needs evolve.

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How to migrate your ETL workloads and EDW from Snowflake to Databricks

In this blog, we outline the essential steps for migrating ETL workloads and EDW from Snowflake to Databricks. From data migration to report modernization, we break down five key phases for a seamless and efficient transition to Databricks.

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Why no one migrates from Databricks to Snowflake

This blog explores why companies are increasingly migrating from Snowflake to Databricks, highlighting Databricks’ integrated platform, cost-efficiency, and comprehensive data and AI capabilities. The post examines the pitfalls of Snowflake's pricing and its struggle to replicate Databricks' functionality.

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Why Migrate to Databricks?

Migrating to Databricks offers companies unmatched benefits, including cost efficiency, scalability, and advanced AI/ML capabilities. With a unified platform and robust data governance, Databricks empowers businesses to modernize their data estates, ensuring they’re future-ready and positioned for growth.

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Fabric Meets Databricks: A Preliminary Review for Data Practitioners

This article provides an initial analysis of Microsoft Fabric, comparing it with Databricks. It discusses why Fabric may not meet enterprise needs and explores potential integrations between Fabric and Databricks, highlighting how they can complement each other in data projects.

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Databricks AI Assistant: SQL Review

Databricks' AI Assistant is now GA and excels in SQL tasks, leveraging Unity Catalog metadata. It consistently delivers functional SQL queries and follows instructions well, proving itself superior to alternatives like ChatGPT for SQL code generation. Watch the video for insights.

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