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The Start Compute component ensures that the environment’s default Databricks cluster is running before the pipeline continues. The component’s behavior depends on the state of the compute at the time of execution:
  • If the compute is already running, it does nothing (simply succeeds).
  • If the compute is starting, it waits until the start process is complete.
  • If the compute can be started, it actively starts the compute and waits until it finishes starting.
  • If the compute cannot be started (e.g., because it’s stopping or in an error state), the component fails.
In short, this component guarantees that the compute is running before any subsequent components in the pipeline execute.

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Properties

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Name
string
required
A human-readable name for the component.