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# Databricks

Databricks is a cloud-based data processing and analytics platform that provides a collaborative environment for working with big data using Apache Spark technology.

**Below are the steps to add a Databricks data source:**

1. Create client secret for Service principal (Azure AD Application).        
2. Within Manage, click Certificates & secrets.
3. On the Client secrets tab, click New client secret.\
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4. In the Add a client secret pane, enter a description for the client secret.
5. For Expires, select an expiry time period for the client secret, and then click Add.
6. Copy and store the client secret value in a secure place, as this client secret is the password for your application. (Client secret will be required during registering databricks credentials in the Protecto application).