Question 1

How to set up DNSSEC with Terraform on AWS?

Accepted Answer

Use this module's enable_dnssec and create_dnssec_kms_key variables. It automatically provisions KMS keys and signing keys, but you'll need to provide the DS record outputs to your domain registrar for full enablement.

Question 2

Terraform Route53 module vs. writing raw Terraform code?

Accepted Answer

This module saves time and ensures best practices for complex setups like advanced routing or DNSSEC. For very simple, static DNS records, raw Terraform might be more transparent and avoid module dependencies.

Question 3

How to manage cross-account VPC associations for private hosted zones?

Accepted Answer

Use vpc_association_authorizations in the zone owner account's module to authorize associations, then create aws_route53_zone_association resources in the VPC owner account—note that the association itself is outside the module scope.

Question 4

Best practices for weighted DNS routing in AWS using Terraform?

Accepted Answer

Define records with set_identifier and weighted_routing_policy in the module's records map. Adjust weights over time for blue-green deployments, and monitor health checks if integrated for failover scenarios.

Question 5

How to avoid destructive changes when modifying VPC associations?

Accepted Answer

Plan carefully with the ignore_vpc parameter; if changes are needed, follow the README's state move commands to migrate between aws_route53_zone resources, and test in a non-production environment first.

Question 6

Does this module support Route53 Resolver endpoints?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but through separate sub-modules like resolver-endpoint and resolver-firewall-rule-group, which require additional configuration outside the main zone module for complete resolver setup.

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