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databricks Platform · Updated Jun 10, 2026

Schedule Deferred Policy Enforcement

Enhance compute policy management without interrupting workloads.

What it does

This update allows workspace admins to schedule the enforcement of compute policy compliance for out-of-compliance all-purpose compute resources to occur at the next termination or restart, rather than immediately. This feature helps avoid disruptions to running workloads while ensuring compliance with defined policies. Admins can also cancel scheduled enforcements for individual compute resources or entire policies.

Why it matters

By enabling deferred enforcement, organizations can maintain operational continuity and minimize downtime, which is crucial for productivity and cost management. This feature benefits workspace admins who need to ensure compliance without interrupting user activities, thus enhancing governance and reducing operational risks.

Key capabilities
Deferred Enforcement Scheduling
Admins can now schedule policy compliance updates to occur at the next compute restart.
Immediate Enforcement Option
Admins can choose to apply policy updates immediately, restarting the compute resource.
Cancellation of Scheduled Enforcement
Workspace admins can cancel pending enforcement for specific compute resources or entire policies.
Compliance Monitoring
Admins can view compliance status and manage enforcement directly from the policy interface.
Prerequisites
Workspace admin permissions are required to schedule or cancel deferred enforcement.
Recommended use cases
Scheduling compliance updates during off-peak hours to minimize disruption.Ensuring compliance for compute resources used in critical business applications.Managing policy updates without interrupting ongoing data processing tasks.
Limitations · remember
!Deferred enforcement is only applicable to all-purpose compute resources; jobs compute is enforced immediately.
Architecture
Workspace Admin Interface → Compute Policies → Policy Compliance Enforcement → All-Purpose Compute Resources
Get started
1
Access Policies
Navigate to the Policies tab under the Compute section in the Databricks workspace.
2
Select Policy
Choose the policy you wish to enforce compliance for.
3
Enforce Compliance
Click 'Enforce all' and select 'Enforce on next restart' to schedule the update.
4
Monitor Compliance
Check the compliance status of compute resources in the policy overview.
5
Cancel Enforcement if Needed
Use the kebab menu to cancel any scheduled enforcement for specific resources.
Key takeaway
The ability to schedule deferred policy enforcement enhances operational efficiency by allowing compliance updates without interrupting ongoing workloads.
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