Unity Catalog Metric Views and DBSQL

You’ll learn how to query metric views just like tables using standard SQL in the Databricks SQL Editor, making analysis straightforward and familiar. You’ll also discover where and how to find metric views among your data assets, and how to identify them using SQL commands for efficient exploration. Gain an understanding of the difference between dimensions and measures, and learn to use the MEASURE() function in your queries for precise calculations. The platform enables flexible analysis by allowing you to slice and dice metrics with filters, groupings, and custom aggregations, all while relying on centrally defined logic for consistency. You’ll also see how to inspect query performance with Query Profiles to optimize your analytics workflows. Security and governance are streamlined as you manage access with Unity Catalog permissions, ensuring users only need SELECT access on the metric view without requiring permissions for the underlying tables.