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terraform init
- Initializes a working directory.terraform apply
- Deploys your infrastructure.terraform destroy
- Destroys all resources in your plan.Visit our comprehensive documentation which includes guides, API references, and example configurations.
Terraform Cloud uses AES-256 encryption at rest for state files and requires 256-bit TLS for transmission. All state files are stored in secured S3-compatible storage with role-based access control.
Yes, Terraform fully supports AWS IAM roles (and other cloud provider service account roles) with automatic credential refreshing and secure secret storage via provider configuration.
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