Architecture

Learn about Databricks architecture concepts including platform fundamentals and lakehouse design patterns.

Architecture overviews

Understand the foundational architecture of Databricks. Apply proven architectural principles and best practices to build robust and scalable lakehouse solutions.

Topic	Description
High-level architecture	Overview and diagram of Databricks platform architecture, including control plane, compute plane, and storage components.
Introduction to the well-architected data lakehouse	Detailed guidance and implementation framework for designing a well-architected data lakehouse.
Lakehouse reference architectures (download)	Detailed architectural patterns and implementation examples for common Databricks deployments.

Lakehouse concepts

Learn about the lakehouse approach to data management.

Topic	Description
What are ACID guarantees on Databricks?	Learn how ACID (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability) properties ensure data reliability in the lakehouse.
What is the medallion lakehouse architecture?	Understand the medallion architecture pattern for organizing data processing in bronze, silver, and gold layers.
What does it mean to build a single source of truth?	Discover how to establish a single source of truth for reliable, consistent data across your organization.
Data discovery and collaboration in the lakehouse	Learn about tools and practices for data discovery and cross-team collaboration in lakehouse environments.