observability-setup

Orchestrate Databricks observability setup with Lakehouse Monitoring, anomaly detection, dashboards, and SQL alerts.

5|6|Updated Jan 26, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/databricks-solutions/vibe-coding-workshop-template --skill observability-setup-databricks-solutions
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Skill: observability-setup
Source: https://github.com/databricks-solutions/vibe-coding-workshop-template/tree/main/data_product_accelerator/skills/monitoring/00-observability-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/databricks-solutions/vibe-coding-workshop-template --skill observability-setup-databricks-solutions

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the comprehensive setup of Databricks observability, including Lakehouse Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, AI/BI Dashboards, and SQL Alerts, ensuring data quality and operational health.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-End Orchestration: Guides users through setting up all key observability components.
  • Config-Driven Setup: Leverages a manifest file to define exactly which monitors, dashboards, and alerts to create.
  • Use Case: After deploying your Gold layer tables, use this Skill to automatically configure data quality monitors, set up anomaly detection for schema drift, build monitoring dashboards, and establish critical SQL alerts for data freshness and integrity.

Quick Start

Use the observability-setup skill to configure end-to-end monitoring for your Databricks environment based on the observability manifest.

Frequently Asked Questions about observability-setup

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I set up data quality monitoring and alerts in Databricks?

Databricks observability setup automates the configuration of Lakehouse Monitoring, anomaly detection, AI/BI Dashboards, and SQL Alerts. It uses a manifest file to define and orchestrate data quality monitors and alerts for your Gold tables.

What is the best way to detect schema drift in Databricks Gold tables?

Schema drift detection is handled by configuring anomaly detection monitors on your Gold tables. This observability setup guides you through creating monitors that automatically identify schema-level changes and data anomalies.

Can I automate Databricks dashboard creation for data observability?

Yes, end-to-end observability setup includes building AI/BI Dashboards with monitoring widgets. It orchestrates dashboard design automatically based on a config-driven manifest file to visualize data quality and operational health.

Do I need a manifest file to configure Databricks SQL alerts and monitors?

Yes, the setup leverages a config-driven manifest file to define exactly which monitors, dashboards, and SQL alerts to create. This manifest is required to orchestrate the deployment of your observability components.

How do I configure alerts for data freshness and integrity in Databricks?

You establish critical SQL alerts for data freshness and integrity through config-driven alerting. The observability setup guides you through defining these alerts in your manifest to automatically notify you of pipeline issues.

What components are included in end-to-end Databricks observability?

End-to-end Databricks observability includes Lakehouse Monitoring for Gold tables, schema-level anomaly detection, AI/BI Dashboards, and SQL Alerts. These components work together to ensure data quality and operational health.