Databricks Runtime 12.2 LTS is a long-term support release of the Databricks platform powered by Apache Spark 3.3.2. It was released in March 2023 and will be supported until March 2026.

This version offers several new features and improvements, including:

• Apache Spark 3.3.2: This version of Spark includes various bug fixes and enhancements to improve performance, stability, and security.
• New and updated libraries: Databricks Runtime 12.2 LTS includes versions of several popular machine learning and data science libraries, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.
• Improved performance: This release includes several performance optimizations for Spark SQL, Delta Lake, and MLlib.
• Enhanced security: Databricks Runtime 12.2 LTS introduces several security enhancements, such as improved authentication and authorization mechanisms.