AWS - CloudFormation
You try to update a stack but receive an error: 'No updates are to be performed.' What is the likely cause?
You try to update a stack but receive an error: 'No updates are to be performed.' What is the likely cause?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand 'No updates are to be performed' error
This error occurs when the update request does not change any resource or parameter.Step 2: Identify cause from options
If template and parameters match current stack exactly, no update happens and error is returned.Final Answer:
The template and parameters are identical to the current stack. -> Option BQuick Check:
No changes = no update error = B [OK]
Quick Trick: No changes in template or params cause no update error [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Assuming error means syntax or deletion issues
- Confusing DeletionPolicy with update errors
- Thinking CLI syntax causes this error
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