How do I delete a CloudFormation stack that's stuck in DELETE_FAILED status?
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Geeth shows you how to delete a CloudFormation stack that's stuck in DELETE_FAILED status.
0:00 Introduction
0:59 Resources have external dependencies
2:00 Service role is not valid
3:15 Choose the stack that is in DELETE_FAILED status
5:57 Closing
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Chapters (5)
Introduction
0:59
Resources have external dependencies
2:00
Service role is not valid
3:15
Choose the stack that is in DELETE_FAILED status
5:57
Closing
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