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SatriaPriambada
Copper Contributor
Jan 19, 2023

Azure Data Explorer Python Sandbox Upgrade Anaconda and Python Version

Hi all,
I'm using the Python Sandbox in Azure Data Explorer to do inference on my data tables.
However, in some of my python code I'll need to upgrade the python() sandbox, e.g., TF 2 instead of TF 1 provided by Py 3.6 and Anaconda 5.2 inside the sandbox.

I was looking online but didn't find any good solution on how to upgrade Azure Data Explorer Python Sandbox Anaconda and Python Version
If anyone knows of a solution or any information to run this python sandbox upgrade that'd be really great
Or if it's not possible can anyone suggest me what other Azure solution I might use to do inference on my data tables?

Thanks and have a great day!

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  • Kidd_Ip's avatar
    Kidd_Ip
    MVP
    Aug 11, 2026

    You cannot upgrade the Python or Anaconda version inside the Azure Data Explorer (ADX) Python sandbox. The sandbox is fixed at Python 3.6 with Anaconda 5.2, and Microsoft does not support user‑initiated upgrades. As an alternative, you may consider using external compute options such as Azure Machine Learning or Synapse Spark for modern Python/ML workloads.