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Expand Up @@ -164,9 +164,14 @@ resource "docker_container" "workspace" {

#### Using updated images when rebuilding a workspace

To ensure that Coder uses an updated image when rebuilding a workspace, set the
`imagePullPolicy` to `Always` in your Terraform template; when set, Coder will
check `image:tag` on every build and update if necessary:
To ensure that Coder uses an updated image when rebuilding a workspace, we
suggest that admins update the tag in the template (e.g., `my-image:v0.4.2` ->
`my-image:v0.4.3`) or digest (`my-image@sha256:[digest]` ->
`my-image@sha256:[new_digest]`).

Alternatively, if you're willing to wait for longer start times from Coder, you
can set the `imagePullPolicy` to `Always` in your Terraform template; when set,
Coder will check `image:tag` on every build and update if necessary:

```tf
resource "kubernetes_pod" "podName" {
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