Impact of deleting workspace on associated catalogs

HoussemBL
New Contributor III

Hello Community,

I have a specific scenario regarding Unity Catalog and workspace deletion that I'd like to clarify:

Current Setup:

  • Two DataBricks workspaces: W1 and W2
  • Single Unity Catalog instance
  • Catalog1: Created in W1, shared and accessible in W2
  • Catalog2: Created and used only in W2

My Question: What happens to Catalog1 if I delete workspace W1 (where it was originally created)?

Specifically:

  • Will Catalog1 remain accessible in W2?
  • Are there any implications for the data and metadata?

I want to ensure we understand the implications before proceeding with any workspace deletion to prevent any data access issues.