Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Focus Areas
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Enable state locking
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Encrypt state at rest
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Commands & Queries
terraform init -backend-config=backend.hcl
Initialize backend
terraform plan
Review diff
terraform apply
Apply changes
Summary
Secure backends protect state from leakage and corruption.
💡 Pro Tip:
Use workspaces only when necessary and rotate backend credentials.