Unity Catalog Data Governance: From Connections to Delta Sharing

In Unity Catalog, options such as Delta Sharing, External Locations, and Connections are integral to the Data Governance Features. These features are crucial in managing data access, sharing, and storage across various environments within the Databricks ecosystem. Their primary goal is to ensure that data is governed securely and efficiently, making it accessible to the right users while protecting it from unauthorized access.

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Delta Sharing:

1. Delta Sharing is a groundbreaking feature within Unity Catalog that enables organizations to share live data securely and easily across different platforms and organizations.
2. Built on the open-source Delta Lake format, Delta Sharing provides a standardized way to share data without the need to copy it, ensuring that the data remains consistent and up-to-date across all parties.
3. This capability is particularly useful for collaboration between partners, suppliers, and customers, as it allows for seamless, real-time data exchange.
4. By maintaining the security and governance rules set by the data provider, Delta Sharing ensures that data privacy and compliance requirements are always met.