DataWorks:Create a workspace

Preparations before creation

Prior to creating a workspace, you should plan its configurations and choose an appropriate workspace mode. The table below provides guidance on these preparations.

Step 1: Select a region

1. Log on to the DataWorks console.

2. In the console's top navigation bar, select a region.

   Workspaces are region-specific. Choose a region that aligns with where your business data is utilized to create workspaces.

   Note

   • Ensure the selected region is correct. Once a workspace is created, its region cannot be altered.

   • If the chosen region observes daylight saving time, consider reading Scenario: Impact of daylight saving time on task scheduling to mitigate potential confusion due to time changes.

   • The region's time zone is automatically applied to task scheduling times.

   • Some regions support multiple scheduling time zones in DataWorks. Review Scenario: Switch scheduling time zones for details on regions with this support, available time zones, switching precautions, and the switching process.

Step 2: Create a workspace

1. In the console's left-side navigation pane, click Workspaces to access the workspace list page.

2. On the Workspace List page, click Create Workspace.

   Workspaces serve as the primary unit for task and member management, role assignment, and permission granting in DataWorks. Before task development, a workspace must be established. Once you navigate to the workspace creation section, follow the instructions to configure the parameters.

   

   The parameters are described in the following table.

   Parameter	Description
   Workspace Name	The unique identifier for the workspace, which cannot be modified after creation. Important A workspace name must be unique within the same region and cannot be reused.
   Display Name	It is recommended to choose a name reflecting your business or team characteristics for easy identification.
   Production And Development Environment Isolation	Determines if the production and development environments are separate. Yes: Select Yes to isolate the environments, creating a workspace in standard mode. No: Select No if isolation is not required, creating a workspace in basic mode. For more details on workspace modes, refer to Must-read: Differences between basic mode and standard mode. Choose the mode that best fits your business needs.
   Workspace Administrator	The individual responsible for managing the workspace. By default, the account currently logged in is the administrator. You can designate another workspace member as the administrator. For guidance on adding members, see Add members to a workspace.
   Participate In The Public Preview Of New-version Data Studio	Indicates whether to opt in for the public preview of the new Data Studio version. This option is available in select regions. For more information, see New-version Data Studio. Note In the following regions, new users automatically have the new version of Data Studio enabled and do not need to adjust this setting: China (Hangzhou), China (Shanghai), China (Beijing), China (Shenzhen), Hong Kong (China), Singapore, Indonesia (Jakarta), Germany (Frankfurt)
   Default Resource Group Configuration	The default resource group for DataWorks within the workspace. You can switch to another group in the workspace settings. For an overview of resource groups, see Overview of DataWorks resource groups.
   Alibaba Cloud Resource Group	Choose a resource group created in Alibaba Cloud's Resource Management. The Default Resource Group is selected by default. If your organization has multiple Alibaba Cloud resources, you can group them using resourcegroups created in Resource Management. Assign an administrator to manage the resources within each group. Important The resource group selected here is established within the Resource Group service of Resource Management, which helps organize resources under your Alibaba Cloud account for streamlined management of resources and permissions. A resource group in the Resource Management console is distinct from a DataWorks task execution resource group.
   Create A Workspace With The Same Name In AI	Determines if a workspace with an identical name should be created in AI. This option is enabled by default, allowing you to manage PAI algorithm tasks within the AI workspace. For more details, visit PAI.
   Description	A brief description of the workspace, which can include its intended use or other identifying details.