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Phani Raj is an experienced data architect and a product manager having 15 years of experience working with customers on building data platforms on both on-prem and on cloud. Worked on designing and implementing large scale big data solutions for customers on different verticals. His passion for continuous learning and adapting to the dynamic nature of technology underscores his role as a trusted advisor in the realm of data architecture ,data science and product management.
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Vinod Jaiswal is an experienced data engineer, excels in transforming raw data into valuable insights. With over 8 years in Databricks, he designs and implements data pipelines, optimizes workflows, and crafts scalable solutions for intricate data challenges. Collaborating seamlessly with diverse teams, Vinod empowers them with tools and expertise to leverage data effectively. His dedication to staying updated on the latest data engineering trends ensures cutting-edge, robust solutions. Apart from technical prowess, Vinod is a proficient educator. Through presentations and mentoring, he shares his expertise, enabling others to harness the power of data within the Databricks ecosystem.
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Creating a cluster from the user interface (UI)

In this recipe, we will look at the different types of clusters and cluster modes in Azure Databricks and how to create them. Understanding cluster types will help you determine the right type of cluster you should use for your workload and usage pattern.

Getting ready

Before you get started, ensure you have created an Azure Databricks workspace, as shown in the preceding recipes.

How to do it…

Follow these steps to create a cluster via the UI:

  1. After launching your workspace, click on the Cluster option from the left-hand pane:

    Figure 1.17 – Create Cluster page

  2. Provide a name for your cluster and select a cluster mode based on your scenario. Here, we are selecting Standard.
  3. We are not selecting a pool here. Let's go with the latest version of Spark (3.0.1) and the latest version of the Databricks runtime (7.4) that's available at the time of writing this book.
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Phani Raj

Phani Raj is an experienced data architect and a product manager having 15 years of experience working with customers on building data platforms on both on-prem and on cloud. Worked on designing and implementing large scale big data solutions for customers on different verticals. His passion for continuous learning and adapting to the dynamic nature of technology underscores his role as a trusted advisor in the realm of data architecture ,data science and product management.
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Vinod Jaiswal

Vinod Jaiswal is an experienced data engineer, excels in transforming raw data into valuable insights. With over 8 years in Databricks, he designs and implements data pipelines, optimizes workflows, and crafts scalable solutions for intricate data challenges. Collaborating seamlessly with diverse teams, Vinod empowers them with tools and expertise to leverage data effectively. His dedication to staying updated on the latest data engineering trends ensures cutting-edge, robust solutions. Apart from technical prowess, Vinod is a proficient educator. Through presentations and mentoring, he shares his expertise, enabling others to harness the power of data within the Databricks ecosystem.
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