Get started with Databricks SQL

If you’re a data analyst who works primarily with SQL queries and your favorite BI tools, Databricks SQL provides an intuitive environment for running ad-hoc queries and creating dashboards on data stored in your data lake. These articles can help you get started.

For new Databricks SQL users:

• Quickstart: Learn about Databricks SQL by importing dashboards from the Sample Dashboard Gallery
• Quickstart: Run and visualize a query
• Databricks SQL concepts

For new Databricks SQL admins:

• Perform the required admin onboarding tasks for Databricks SQL
• Quickstart for admins: Set up a user to query a table