[Solved] You detected drift on a stack where a resource property was changed manually. You want to update the stack template to match the current resource state without replacing the resource.... | AWS

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You detected drift on a stack where a resource property was changed manually. You want to update the stack template to match the current resource state without replacing the resource. What is the best approach?

AIgnore the drift and continue using the stack as is

BUse the 'Import resources into stack' feature with the updated template

CDelete the resource and recreate it with the updated template

DManually edit the stack template to match the resource and update the stack

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand how to sync template with manual changes
Editing the template to match current resource properties and updating stack avoids replacement.
Step 2: Evaluate other options
Import is for new resources, deleting recreates resource, ignoring drift is not best practice.
Final Answer:
Manually edit the stack template to match the resource and update the stack -> Option D
Quick Check:
Sync template to resource = Edit template + update stack [OK]

Quick Trick: Edit template to match resource, then update stack to fix drift [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Using import for existing resources
Deleting resources unnecessarily
Ignoring drift

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What is the best approach?

Step 1: Understand how to sync template with manual changes

Step 2: Evaluate other options

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