---
title: Clusters for Apache Spark™ - Quickstart
description: Get started with Scaleway Clusters for Apache Spark™ quickly and efficiently.
tags: data lab clusters apache spark notebook jupyter processing
dates:
  validation: 2026-03-27
  posted: 2024-07-10
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'

## Console overview

Discover the Clusters for Apache Spark™ interface on the Scaleway console (Clusters for Apache Spark™ was formerly known as Data Lab for Apache Spark™).
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Clusters for Apache Spark™ is a product designed to assist data engineers and data scientists in performing data processing on a remotely managed Apache Spark™ infrastructure.

This documentation explains how to quickly create an Apache Spark™ cluster, access its notebook environment, run the included demo file, and delete your cluster.

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- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
- Created a [Private Network](/vpc/how-to/create-private-network/)
- Created an [IAM API key](/iam/how-to/create-api-keys/)

## How to create an Apache Spark™ cluster

1. Under **Data & Analytics** on the side menu, click **Apache Spark™**.

2. Click **Create cluster**. The creation wizard displays.

3. Complete the following steps in the wizard:

    - Select a region for your cluster.
    - Choose an Apache Spark™ version from the drop-down menu.
    - Select a main node type.
    - Select a **CPU** worker node configuration.
    - Enter the desired number of worker nodes.
    - Add an optional notebook (JupyterLab).
    - Select an existing Private Network, or create a new one.
    - Enter a name and optional tags for your cluster.
    - Verify the estimated cost.

4. Click **Create Cluster** to finish.

Once the cluster is created, you are directed to its **Overview** page.

Refer to the [dedicated documentation](/apache-spark/how-to/create-spark-cluster/) for detailed information on how to create a cluster.

## How to connect to your cluster's notebook

1. Click **Apache Spark™** under **Data & Analytics** on the side menu. The **Clusters for Apache Spark™** page displays.

2. Click the name of the cluster you want to connect to. The cluster **Overview** page displays.

3. In the **Notebook** section, click **Open notebook**. You are directed to the notebook login page.

4. Enter your [API secret key](/iam/concepts/#api-key) when prompted for a password, then click **Log in**.

You are directed to the notebook home screen.

## How to run the demo file

Each Cluster for Apache Spark™ comes with a default `DatalabDemo.ipynb` demonstration file for testing purposes. This file contains a preconfigured notebook environment that requires no modification to run.

Execute the cells in order to perform predetermined operations on a dummy data set representative of real life use cases and workloads to assess the performance of your cluster.

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The demo file also contains a set of examples to configure and extend your Apache Spark™ configuration.
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## How to delete an Apache Spark cluster™

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  This action is irreversible and will permanently delete this Apache Spark™ cluster and all its associated data.
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1. From the **Overview** tab of your cluster, click the **Settings** tab, then select **Delete cluster**. Alternatively, click **Actions** in the top right corner, then select **Delete cluster**.

2. Enter **DELETE** in the confirmation pop-up to confirm your action.

3. Click **Delete cluster**.