Lakebase Autoscaling

Patterns and best practices for using Lakebase Autoscaling, the next-generation managed PostgreSQL on Databricks with autoscaling compute, branching, scale-to-zero, and instant restore.

When to Use

Use this skill when:

• Building applications that need a PostgreSQL database with autoscaling compute
• Working with database branching for dev/test/staging workflows
• Adding persistent state to applications with scale-to-zero cost savings
• Implementing reverse ETL from Delta Lake to an operational database via synced tables
• Managing Lakebase Autoscaling projects, branches, computes, or credentials

Overview

Lakebase Autoscaling is Databricks' next-generation managed PostgreSQL service for OLTP workloads. It provides autoscaling compute, Git-like branching, scale-to-zero, and instant point-in-time restore.