Destroy Command – How to Destroy Resources from Terraform
This article discusses how to manage the destruction of cloud infrastructure resources that are under Terraform management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). It explains two methods for destroying resources with Terraform, including applying changes to remove a resource and using the `terraform destroy` command. The importance of the state file in managing these operations is also emphasized. Additionally, it covers scenarios such as destroying protected resources and removing all except a few resources.
Company
Spacelift
Date published
Sept. 20, 2021
Author(s)
Sumeet Ninawe
Word count
1813
Hacker News points
None found.
Language
English