New feature: Write Once, Read Many (WORM) snapshots. Create immutable backups of tables, schemas, or databases. Set policies for automatic snapshot creation and deletion. Protect important snapshots from deletion, even by privile. #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB.

No significant features or updates announced in the 9.24 release. The preview notes indicate the release is pending or in progress, scheduled for completion on August 20, subject to change. #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB.

New stored procedure AI_GENERATE_TABLE_DESC allows programmatic generation of AI-powered object descriptions for tables, views, and columns. This feature uses the COMPLETE function to automate the process. Available in preview vi. #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB.

New authentication method for workloads without managing long-lived credentials. Simpler than External OAuth. Requires configuring workload's native identity provider, creating service user, and using compatible driver. Secure al. #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB.

New feature extends lineage capabilities to capture processes connecting source and target objects. Users can now view details about stored procedures in lineage graphs, including nested procedures and their hierarchies. #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB.

New feature enables cross-origin requests to container services using CORS configuration. This enhances web app security and ingress for developers working with containerized applications and services. #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB.

New ML framework allows submitting and managing jobs using Container Services, leveraging GPU and high-memory CPU instances for resource-intensive tasks, and using preferred development environments like VS Code or external noteb. #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB.

New SQL UDFs with procedural language can now be called in SQL statements, offering more flexibility than stored procedures. Apache Arrow library upgraded to v.21.0.0 for unloading Parquet data. Users should verify compatibility . #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB.

New feature allows associating contacts with databases and tables, enabling users to reach the right person for assistance. Contacts include communication details like email or URL. Objects can have multiple contacts for differen. #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB.

New feature allows running multiple replicas of a job service, enhancing scalability and parallel processing capabilities. This functionality is currently available in preview, offering users the opportunity to test and provide f. #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB.

New AI_TRANSCRIBE function enables SQL-native speech-to-text processing at scale. Extract insights from audio, identify speakers, and combine with other AI functions for sentiment analysis, compliance monitoring, and multilingual. #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB.

Enforced join order now available using DIRECTED keyword. Scan tables in specific sequence for performance optimization. Useful for migrating workloads with join order directives. Example: "o1 INNER DIRECTED JOIN o2" scans o1 bef. #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB.

New feature allows extraction of tables from various document formats. Users can select document processing type before defining model build values. CSV export/import added for easier review of table extraction answers. #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB.

New feature: Hybrid table storage now accounts for Time Travel data in storage metrics. Time Travel data is stored in object storage at standard table rates, not higher hybrid rates. Metrics include STORAGE_BYTES and AVERAGE_DATA. #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB.

Container services now generally available in Google Cloud commercial regions, enabling developers to run containerized applications alongside data. Expands cloud options for deploying custom code and integrating with data workfl. #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB.

New features include Private Service Connect Endpoints for internal stages on Google Cloud, immutability constraints for dynamic tables, and backfill support for dynamic tables. These enhancements offer greater control, security,. #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB.

Create charts and get instant answers using natural language. Discover trends without technical expertise. Analyze thousands of data sources, including structured and unstructured data. Connect insights from spreadsheets, documen. #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB.

New AI Observability features enable evaluation and tracing of generative AI apps for improved trustworthiness. Includes systematic performance measurement, evaluations using LLM-as-judge, side-by-side comparisons, and detailed t. #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB.

New feature: Create and manage Google Cloud Private Service Connect endpoints for external network access. Enables private connectivity, enhancing security and control over data flow between services. #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB.

Cortex Agents now support integration with Microsoft Teams, enabling natural language queries of structured and unstructured data directly within the Teams interface. This preview feature brings data closer to where users work, e. #Snowflake #SnowflakeDB.