Database projects

Beta

Lakebase Postgres (Autoscaling Beta) is the next version of Lakebase, available for evaluation only. For production workloads, use Lakebase Public Preview. See choosing between versions to understand which version is right for you.

Database projects provide a fully managed Postgres database service integrated with the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, offering automatic scaling, database branching, and integration with Databricks services.

Learn about Lakebase (Autoscaling Beta)

Understand Lakebase architecture, concepts, and how to get started.

Topic	Description
What is Lakebase (Autoscaling Beta)?	Overview of Lakebase architecture, database branching, and how projects are organized.
Get started with Lakebase	Step-by-step guide to enable Lakebase, create your first project, and explore key features.
Branch-based development tutorial	Learn how to use database branches for safe development workflows.

Key features

Explore features that optimize performance, reduce costs, and enable flexible development workflows.

Feature	Description
Autoscaling	Automatically adjust compute resources based on workload demand.
Scale to zero	Automatically suspend inactive computes to minimize costs.
Database branches	Create isolated database branches for development and testing.
Read replicas	Create read-only replicas to scale read operations.
Instant restore	Restore your database to any point in time within your restore window.

Connect and query

Use various tools and interfaces to connect to and query your database.

Task	Description
Connect to your database	Learn different ways to connect to your Lakebase database.
Query with SQL Editor	Use the built-in SQL Editor to query and manage your database.
Tables editor	Use the visual interface to view, edit, and manage data and schemas.
Postgres clients	Connect using standard Postgres clients and tools.
Time travel	Query historical data using point-in-time queries.

Databricks integrations

Connect Lakebase with your existing Databricks data and workflows.

Integration	Description
Register in Unity Catalog	Register your Lakebase database in Unity Catalog for unified governance.
Reverse ETL	Sync data from Unity Catalog tables into your Lakebase database.

Manage and operate

Create, configure, and manage your database projects and resources.

Task	Description
Manage projects	Create, configure, and manage database projects.
Manage branches	Create and manage branches for development and testing.
Manage computes	Configure compute resources and scaling for your branches.
Manage read replicas	Create and manage read-only replicas for scaling read operations.
Manage roles	Create and manage Postgres roles and permissions.
Manage databases	Create and manage databases within your branches.
Updates	Manage Postgres version updates for your projects.
Monitor	Track performance, usage, and health metrics.
Backup and restore	Configure automated backups and point-in-time recovery.