Mastering Cost Management Using Databricks SQL

Managing costs in Databricks SQL is crucial for maximizing performance and avoiding unexpected expenses. In this step-by-step demo, I'll guide you through best practices for tracking and controlling costs from your Databricks account level down to individual queries, users, and data assets.
In this video, you'll learn how to:

• Enable and use system tables for comprehensive cost tracking
• Monitor SQL warehouse activity and identify cost drivers
• Leverage the Usage Dashboard for high-level and granular cost insights
• Apply custom tags for precise cost attribution
• Use the Databricks SQL Granular Cost Monitoring Dashboard for deep analysis by user, tool, and object

Whether you're an admin or a data engineer, these strategies will help you gain full visibility into your Databricks SQL spending, prevent overruns, and optimize your resource usage.