Databricks Well Architected Review

Conducting a Databricks Well-Architected Review ensures scalability, optimizing performance, managing costs, and maintaining robust security and compliance standards are providing a best-practice architecture. By aligning with best practices, organizations can mitigate cost optimisation, non-compliance, reduce operational inefficiencies, and improve the overall reliability of their data platform. This alignment is essential for maximizing the value derived from data analytics and AI initiatives, enabling businesses to make data-driven decisions with confidence and agility, while also laying a strong foundation for future growth and innovation.

Step 1: Align on Platform

• Objective: Establish a clear understanding of the current Databricks environment and business objectives.

Step 2: Review Against the 7 Pillars

• Objective: Assess the Databricks environment based on the seven well-architected pillars: Cost Optimization, Performance Efficiency, Reliability, Operational Excellence, Security, Data Governance, and Sustainability.

Step 3: Provide Detailed Report

• Objective: Deliver a comprehensive report outlining the review findings and actionable recommendations.

Step 4: Remediate Issues and Produce Roadmap for Future Use Case Adoption

• Objective: Address identified issues and create a strategic plan for future use case adoption and platform evolution.

This structured approach ensures a thorough evaluation and continuous enhancement of your Databricks environment, aligning it with best practices and strategic business goals.