Databricks Cost Visibility

This post introduces the capability to understand Databricks costs by querying system tables. It details the top 5 system table queries that provide insights into cost drivers, enabling users to optimize their spending. This capability aims to provide granular visibility into Databricks usage and associated costs, empowering users to make informed decisions about resource allocation and cost management. This post details the implementation of setting budgets and alerts for cloud data warehouse costs, building upon the existing cost visibility features by adding proactive governance mechanisms.