Default workspace in Terraform - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

beginner

What is the default workspace in Terraform?

The default workspace is the initial workspace Terraform creates automatically. It holds the state for your infrastructure unless you create and switch to other workspaces.

beginner

How does the default workspace relate to Terraform state files?

The default workspace stores its state in the main state file (usually terraform.tfstate). Other workspaces have separate state files.

intermediate

Can you rename or delete the default workspace in Terraform?

No, the default workspace cannot be renamed or deleted. It always exists as the base workspace.

beginner

How do you switch from the default workspace to another workspace?

Use the command terraform workspace select <workspace-name> to switch from the default workspace to another existing workspace.

intermediate

Why use multiple workspaces instead of just the default workspace?

Multiple workspaces let you manage different environments (like dev, test, prod) with separate states, avoiding conflicts and making management easier.

What is the name of the initial workspace Terraform creates by default?

A default

B main

C base

D primary

Terraform always creates a workspace named 'default' when you initialize a new configuration.

Can you delete the default workspace in Terraform?

A No, it always exists

B Only if no resources exist

C Yes, anytime

D Only with special permissions

The default workspace cannot be deleted; it is always present.

Which command switches to a different workspace?

A terraform workspace new

B terraform workspace init

C terraform workspace select

D terraform workspace delete

Use 'terraform workspace select ' to switch workspaces.

Where does the default workspace store its state?

A In a separate file per workspace

B In the main terraform.tfstate file

C In the cloud only

D It does not store state

The default workspace stores state in the main terraform.tfstate file.

Why might you create multiple workspaces instead of using only the default?

A To avoid using state files

B To speed up Terraform runs

C To reduce Terraform file size

D To manage different environments separately

Multiple workspaces help manage different environments like dev, test, and prod separately.

Explain what the default workspace is and its role in Terraform state management.

Think about how Terraform keeps track of your infrastructure by default.

Describe how and why you would use multiple workspaces instead of just the default workspace.

Consider managing dev, test, and prod environments.