Treat State as Production Data
Describe why Terraform state needs secure storage, locking, and change discipline.
A state file is not an output log. It is a sensitive map of your live system. State carries authority Terraform needs state to know which real resources correspond to configuration. If state is wrong, plans can be wrong. If state is exposed, infrastructure details may leak. That combination means state deserves operational controls, not casual handling. Locking prevents competing truths A lock stops two writers from changing state at the same time. Without locking, two applies can each believe they have the latest picture and both be mistaken. The failure may not be obvious until the next plan. Access…
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