Update Databricks external locations after OneDrive moves
Path changes can update governance context before analysts hit broken references.
Trigger
Item Moved or Renamed
Triggers when a file or folder is moved to a different path or renamed in OneDrive. Includes both old and new path/name data in the payload.
Action
Update External Location
Tool to update an existing Unity Catalog external location properties. Use when you need to modify the cloud storage path, credentials, ownership, or configuration of an external location. The caller must be the owner of the external location or a metastore admin. Use force parameter to update even if URL changes invalidate dependencies.
Why this helps
Moved folders create broken paths and urgent cleanup work.
- React to path changes quickly
- Preserve old and new path context
- Reduce broken data references
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect OneDrive and Databricks once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation describing the external location update outcome.
- 3Pick Item Moved or Renamed as the trigger.
- 4Choose run reports, then test with one moved folder.
Questions about this workflow
Does the trigger include the old path?
Yes. The payload includes old and new path and name data.
Can it update credentials too?
Use a separate credential action when credential changes are required.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link One drive to Databricks. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
One drive triggers
Databricks actions
Recurring trigger
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Onedrivebasetrigger
Base trigger for OneDrive changes using Gmail-style state management. Subclasses override `filter_changes(...)` to extract only the relevant items.
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OneDrive File Created Trigger
Triggers when a new file is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
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Tool to delete a Databricks app from the workspace. Use when you need to remove an app and its associated service principal. When an app is deleted, Databricks automatically deletes the provisioned service principal.
File Updated
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OneDrive Folder Created Trigger
Triggers when a new folder is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
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OneDrive Item Deleted Trigger
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Item Moved or Renamed
Triggers when a file or folder is moved to a different path or renamed in OneDrive. Includes both old and new path/name data in the payload.
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
One drive and Databricks, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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