Understanding Databricks Architecture
1 Scenario
1 Hour
Beginner

Free
1 credit
Industry
e-commerce
Skills
approach
data-storage
cloud-management
Tools
databricks
Learning Objectives
Understand the core components of Databricks architecture: Control Plane, Compute Plane, and Serverless Compute Plane.
Discover how Databricks integrates with cloud platforms and manages resources.
Overview
This masterclass provides an overview of how Databricks architecture is organized into the Control Plane, Compute Plane, and Serverless Compute Plane.
It explains where data is stored, how processing takes place, and how Databricks leverages cloud infrastructure to manage compute and storage efficiently.
You’ll also understand the role of the serverless compute layer in simplifying cluster management and scaling.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts.
- Familiarity with Databricks clusters and notebooks.
- Familiarity with the concepts of Data storage