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+For backing up
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+initialize terraform
+terraform init, where the main.tf file is
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+import the state first from the directory where the main.tf file is
+terraform import module.dashboard.dynatrace_dashboard.CD_VDLM_cas-spm_TEST_owned_by_Ignacio_Goldman_partner_bmwgroup_com 6d87a9bc-b5d7-41d3-b06a-f5c5d614157a
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+then apply the change to the target from the directory where the main.tf file is
+terraform apply -target module.dashboard.dynatrace_dashboard.CD_VDLM_cas-spm_TEST_owned_by_Ignacio_Goldman_partner_bmwgroup_com
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