How to use the bulk objects

[alxgarder]

Im trying to use the resource "network_groups" as it is a great time-saver instead of making each object individually.

So, I create all network groups using the bulk resource "network_groups" and then link them to an access-rules.

The problem comes if I then change the name of one of the network groups. Then, I cant "apply" anymore as terraform would like to:

Destroy the old network group (old name)
Create the new network group (new name)

This seems impossible as terraform only have one resource object (network_groups) which must do both operations.

If it is done before updating the access-rule, it fails because the new network group doesnt exist.
If its done after the access-rule it fails at the network_groups resource because the old network group cant be destroyed yet (still connected to the access-rule).

I fail to see how I should code this so it works.

[rchrabas]

Hey,
Indeed, when using bulk resources you may indeed face those cases, where some operations cannot be done in one go. Renaming and replacing objects are good examples of that.

In your case you'd need to split the operation into two steps:

1. Create a new object with a new name and replace it in the ACP
2. Remove the old one

Since FMC refers to objects by their IDs, there are chances, that bulk resources could have rename functionality implemented, however this requires more investigation on how and if this is possible on Terraform side.