HashiCorp Exam Terraform-Associate-003 Topic 6 Question 34 Discussion

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Question #: 34
Topic #: 6

Once you configure a new Terraform backend with a terraform code block, which command(s) should you use to migrate the state file?

Aterraform destroy, then terraform apply

Bterraform init

Cterraform push

Dterraform apply

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Suggested Answer: D

The provider for the aws_vpc resource is aws, as the resource type begins with aws_, which denotes that it is managed by the AWS provider.

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by Essie at Mar 05, 2025, 09:19 PM

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Alishia

2 months ago

I heard the correct answer is 'terraform dance-the-hokey-pokey'. Guaranteed to move that state file right into the new backend.

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Nikita

1 months ago

Yes, those are the correct commands to migrate the state file to the new Terraform backend.

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Karrie

1 months ago

Oh, I see. So 'terraform init' and 'terraform apply' are the commands to use for migrating the state file.

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Alita

2 months ago

No, that's not correct. You should use the 'terraform init' and 'terraform apply' commands to migrate the state file.

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Ernie

3 months ago

Haha, A) terraform destroy, then terraform apply? That's like trying to fix a flat tire by running over a spike strip. I'll stick with the sane option, B) terraform init.

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Maxima

2 months ago

User 3: Definitely, Lorrie. B) terraform init is the sane option for migrating the state file.

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Lorrie

2 months ago

User 2: Lorrie, you're right. B) terraform init is the way to go for migrating the state file.

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Lavonda

2 months ago

User 1: A) terraform destroy, then terraform apply? That's like trying to fix a flat tire by running over a spike strip.

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Paz

3 months ago

C) terraform push? Is that even a real command? I'm going to have to go with D) terraform apply to update the state file.

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Helene

1 months ago

Remember to always use terraform apply to update the state file when configuring a new Terraform backend.

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Nathalie

2 months ago

Yes, terraform apply is the correct command to migrate the state file after configuring a new Terraform backend.

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Dortha

2 months ago

No, terraform push is not a real command. You should use terraform apply to update the state file.

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Noel

3 months ago

A) terraform destroy, then terraform apply? Seriously? That sounds like a good way to lose all my state data. I'll pass on that one.

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Katina

3 months ago

I think B) terraform init is the way to go. It's the command to initialize the backend, so it should handle the state file migration.

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Cassi

1 months ago

Once you've migrated the state file, you can use terraform destroy to tear down the infrastructure if needed.

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Karrie

1 months ago

Make sure to also run terraform plan to see the execution plan before applying any changes.

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Shenika

2 months ago

After running terraform init, you can use terraform apply to apply the changes to the infrastructure.

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Jamey

3 months ago

I agree, terraform init is the right command to use for migrating the state file.

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Verdell

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think terraform push could also be used to migrate the state file.

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Wilda

3 months ago

I agree with German, terraform init is the correct command for migrating the state file.

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German

3 months ago

I think we should use terraform init to migrate the state file.

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