Commit 4fcba3e2 authored by Amy Qualls's avatar Amy Qualls Committed by Evan Read

Revise the subheadings about state file UI

The sections about the state file UI need to be reflowed and combined
to more closely match the expected style and flow of documentation
pages. This MR combines several subheadings into one.
parent 3d5df5e3
......@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ local machine, this is a simple way to get started:
1. On your local machine, run `terraform init`, passing in the following options,
replacing `<YOUR-STATE-NAME>`, `<YOUR-PROJECT-ID>`, `<YOUR-USERNAME>` and
`<YOUR-ACCESS-TOKEN>` with the relevant values. This command initializes your
Terraform state, and stores that state within your GitLab project. The name of
Terraform state, and stores that state in your GitLab project. The name of
your state can contain only uppercase and lowercase letters, decimal digits,
hyphens, and underscores. This example uses `gitlab.com`:
......@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ recommends encrypting plan output or modifying the project visibility settings.
### Example project
See [this reference project](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/configure/examples/gitlab-terraform-aws) using GitLab and Terraform to deploy a basic AWS EC2 within a custom VPC.
See [this reference project](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/configure/examples/gitlab-terraform-aws) using GitLab and Terraform to deploy a basic AWS EC2 in a custom VPC.
## Using a GitLab managed Terraform state backend as a remote data source
......@@ -234,7 +234,7 @@ An example setup is shown below:
}
```
Outputs from the data source can now be referenced within your Terraform resources
Outputs from the data source can now be referenced in your Terraform resources
using `data.terraform_remote_state.example.outputs.<OUTPUT-NAME>`.
You need at least [developer access](../permissions.md) to the target project
......@@ -340,40 +340,53 @@ commands will detect it and remind you to do so if necessary.
```
If you type `yes`, it copies your state from the old location to the new
location. You can then go back to running it from within GitLab CI.
location. You can then go back to running it in GitLab CI/CD.
## Managing state files
NOTE:
We are currently working on [providing a graphical interface for managing state files](https://gitlab.com/groups/gitlab-org/-/epics/4563).
> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/273592) in GitLab 13.8.
Users with Developer and greater [permissions](../permissions.md) can view the
state files attached to a project at **Operations > Terraform**. Users with
Maintainer permissions can perform commands on the state files. The user interface
contains these fields:
![Terraform state list](img/terraform_list_view_v13_8.png)
To list the state files attached to a project go to **Operations > Terraform**.
- **Name**: The name of the environment, with a locked (**{lock}**) icon if the
state file is locked.
- **Pipeline**: A link to the most recent pipeline and its status.
- **Details**: Information about when the state file was created or changed.
- **Actions**: Actions you can take on the state file, including downloading,
locking, unlocking, or [removing](#remove-a-state-file) the state file and versions:
![Terraform state list](img/terraform_list_view_actions_v13_8.png)
![Terraform state list](img/terraform_list_view_actions_v13_8.png)
The list also includes an **Actions** column where you can download, lock or unlock, or remove each state file.
NOTE:
Additional improvements to the
[graphical interface for managing state files](https://gitlab.com/groups/gitlab-org/-/epics/4563)
are planned.
## Remove a state file
You can use the following options to remove a state file:
Users with Maintainer and greater [permissions](../permissions.md) can use the
following options to remove a state file:
1. GitLab REST API
1. GitLab GraphQL API
1. GitLab UI
- **GitLab UI**: Go to **Operations > Terraform**. In the **Actions** column,
click the vertical ellipsis (**{ellipsis_v}**) button and select
**Remove state file and versions**.
- **GitLab REST API**: You can remove a state file by making a request to the
REST API. For example:
### Remove a state file with the GitLab REST API
```shell
curl --header "Private-Token: <your_access_token>" --request DELETE "https://gitlab.example.com/api/v4/projects/<your_project_id>/terraform/state/<your_state_name>"
```
You can remove a state file by making a request to the REST API, for example:
```shell
curl --header "Private-Token: <your_access_token>" --request DELETE "https://gitlab.example.com/api/v4/projects/<your_project_id>/terraform/state/<your_state_name>"
```
- [GitLab GraphQL API](#remove-a-state-file-with-the-gitlab-graphql-api).
### Remove a state file with the GitLab GraphQL API
You can remove a state file by making a GraphQL API request, for example:
You can remove a state file by making a GraphQL API request. For example:
```shell
mutation deleteState {
......@@ -383,7 +396,7 @@ mutation deleteState {
}
```
You can obtain the `<global_id_for_the_state>` by querying the list of states. For example:
You can obtain the `<global_id_for_the_state>` by querying the list of states:
```shell
query ProjectTerraformStates {
......@@ -398,11 +411,5 @@ query ProjectTerraformStates {
}
```
For those new to the GitLab GraphQL API, see [Getting started with GitLab GraphQL API](../../api/graphql/getting_started.md).
### Remove a state file with the GitLab UI
To delete a state file:
- From your project, go to **Operations > Terraform**.
- In the **Actions** column, click on the vertical ellipsis (**{ellipsis_v}**) button and select **Remove state file and versions**.
For those new to the GitLab GraphQL API, read
[Getting started with GitLab GraphQL API](../../api/graphql/getting_started.md).
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