# Getting Started with Databricks

Access Dataplex data products through Databricks Delta Sharing—the industry's first open protocol for secure data sharing. Integrate directly with Unity Catalog and query using familiar SQL.

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**Using Snowflake?** See our [Snowflake Marketplace guide](/snowflake-access/snowflake.md) instead.
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## Choose Your Path

| Option                                                                                                                                                                      | Best For                                                    | Time to Access |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | -------------- |
| [**Free Trial**](/databricks-access/getting-started/request-trial.md)                                                                                                       | Evaluating data quality and coverage before purchase        | 5-10 minutes   |
| [**Full Subscription**](/databricks-access/getting-started/purchase-subscription.md)                                                                                        | Production use with complete data access                    | 5-10 minutes   |
| [**Databricks Marketplace**](https://dbc-57d84859-e152.cloud.databricks.com/marketplace/consumer/providers/50cda399-2999-4ead-84e7-6433ed15c0bc/details?o=3249760874003130) | Existing Databricks users who prefer marketplace purchasing | Requires login |

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**Two connection methods available.** If you have a Databricks sharing identifier, provide it during signup for instant workspace-to-workspace sharing. Otherwise, you'll receive an activation file to import. See [Activate Your Databricks Share](/databricks-access/getting-started/activate-databricks-share.md) for details on both methods.
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## Quick Start Guides

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Request a Free Trial</strong></td><td>Start your 14-day evaluation with sample data access</td><td><a href="/pages/VtZIAHsEPHI04Nkj1VH8">/pages/VtZIAHsEPHI04Nkj1VH8</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Activate Your Share</strong></td><td>Step-by-step guide to importing your data share</td><td><a href="/pages/UbnYsMbDqgvbnrsHMUzc">/pages/UbnYsMbDqgvbnrsHMUzc</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Purchase Full Access</strong></td><td>Subscribe to complete data products for production use</td><td><a href="/pages/f2fojvYC2ld3cdJCCOww">/pages/f2fojvYC2ld3cdJCCOww</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Why Databricks Delta Sharing?

| Benefit                       | Description                                                           |
| ----------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Unity Catalog Integration** | Data shares appear natively in your catalog alongside your other data |
| **No Data Movement**          | Query data in place—no copying, syncing, or ETL required              |
| **Open Protocol**             | Access from any platform supporting Delta Sharing                     |
| **14-Day Free Trial**         | Evaluate data quality before committing                               |

## What Happens After Signup

**If you provided a Databricks sharing identifier:**

1. **Instant Sharing** — Data shared directly to your workspace within minutes
2. **Find in Catalog** — Go to **Delta Sharing > Shared with me** to see your shares
3. **Query Immediately** — Create a catalog from the share and start querying

**If you didn't provide a sharing identifier:**

1. **Instant Email** — Receive your activation file within minutes
2. **Import to Databricks** — Upload the credential file to your workspace
3. **Query Immediately** — Data appears in Unity Catalog, ready to use

## Available Data Products

| Product                                                                   | Description                                         | Records     |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | ----------- |
| [CMS Data Feeds Dataset](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset.md)         | Medicare/Medicaid data, providers, drug spending    | 74B+        |
| [FDA FAERS Dataset](/data-catalog/fda-faers-dataset.md)                   | Drug adverse event reports                          | 18M+ events |
| [FDA MAUDE Dataset](/data-catalog/fda-maude-dataset.md)                   | Medical device reports                              | 22M+ events |
| [CMS NPPES Provider Dataset](/data-catalog/cms-nppes-provider-dataset.md) | NPI registry with contact info, addresses, taxonomy | 8M+         |
| [CDC Open Data Product](/data-catalog/cdc-open-data-product.md)           | Public health datasets                              | 1.7B+       |

See the full [Data Catalog](/data-catalog/data-catalog.md) for complete product details.

## Need Help?

* **Email:** <support@dataplex-consulting.com>
* **Response Time:** Within 24 hours

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**Ready to start?** [Request your free trial](/databricks-access/getting-started/request-trial.md) or [purchase full access](/databricks-access/getting-started/purchase-subscription.md) today.
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