diff --git a/examples/spark/spark_advanced_options.py b/examples/spark/spark_advanced_options.py
index 77c892fe1..3ea8fd391 100644
--- a/examples/spark/spark_advanced_options.py
+++ b/examples/spark/spark_advanced_options.py
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ def example_combined_options():
     print("EXAMPLE 5: Combined Options (Production Pattern)")
     print("=" * 70)
 
-    client = SparkClient(backend_config=_backend_config("spark-production"))
+    client = SparkClient(backend_config=_backend_config())
 
     spark = client.connect(
         driver=Driver(