Regularly update providers

Oct 13, 2025 by talynt.org 48 views

Introduction

In the realm of cloud computing, testing is a crucial aspect of ensuring the reliability and stability of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform. However, even with rigorous testing, issues can arise, and tests can fail. In this article, we will delve into the details of a failing test, TestAccOSLoginSSHPublicKey_osLoginSshKeyBasicExample, which is experiencing a high failure rate in the Beta environment.

Impacted Tests

The TestAccOSLoginSSHPublicKey_osLoginSshKeyBasicExample test is the only test impacted by this issue. This test is designed to validate the functionality of the google_os_login_ssh_public_key resource in Terraform.

Affected Resource(s)

The google_os_login_ssh_public_key resource is the primary resource affected by this issue. This resource is used to manage SSH public keys for Google Cloud OS Login.

Failure Rates

The failure rates for this test are alarming, with 0% failure rate in the General Availability (GA) environment and a staggering 86% failure rate in the Beta environment.

Message(s)

The error message provided by the test is as follows:

=== RUN   TestAccOSLoginSSHPublicKey_osLoginSshKeyBasicExample
=== PAUSE TestAccOSLoginSSHPublicKey_osLoginSshKeyBasicExample
=== CONT  TestAccOSLoginSSHPublicKey_osLoginSshKeyBasicExample
    resource_os_login_ssh_public_key_generated_test.go:40: Step 1/2 error: Error running apply: exit status 1
        
        Error: Provider produced inconsistent result after apply
        
        When applying changes to google_os_login_ssh_public_key.cache, provider
        "provider[\"registry.terraform.io/hashicorp/google\"]" produced an unexpected
        new value: Root object was present, but now absent.
        
        This is a bug in the provider, which should be reported in the provider's own
        issue tracker.
--- FAIL: TestAccOSLoginSSHPublicKey_osLoginSshKeyBasicExample (5.10s)
FAIL

Test Debug Log

For further investigation, the test debug log is available at the following link: link

Causes of Failure

Based on the error message, it appears that the issue is related to the provider producing an inconsistent result after applying changes to the google_os_login_ssh_public_key resource. This is likely due to a bug in the provider, which should be reported in the provider's own issue tracker.

Recommendations

To resolve this issue, the following steps can be taken:

Report the bug: Report the issue in the provider's issue tracker to ensure that it is addressed in a future release.
Investigate the test: Investigate the test to determine the root cause of the failure and make any necessary changes to the test code.
Update the provider: Update the provider to the latest version to ensure that any bug fixes are applied.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the TestAccOSLoginSSHPublicKey_osLoginSshKeyBasicExample test is experiencing a high failure rate in the Beta environment due to a bug in the provider. By reporting the issue, investigating the test, and updating the provider, we can resolve this issue and ensure the reliability and stability of our infrastructure as code tools.

Future Work

To prevent similar issues in the future, the following steps can be taken:

Regularly update providers: Regularly update providers to ensure that any bug fixes are applied.
Thoroughly test changes: Thoroughly test changes to ensure that they do not introduce new issues.
Monitor test results: Monitor test results to quickly identify and address any issues that arise.

Q: What is the TestAccOSLoginSSHPublicKey_osLoginSshKeyBasicExample test?

A: The TestAccOSLoginSSHPublicKey_osLoginSshKeyBasicExample test is a Terraform test designed to validate the functionality of the google_os_login_ssh_public_key resource.

Q: Why is the TestAccOSLoginSSHPublicKey_osLoginSshKeyBasicExample test failing?

A: The test is failing due to a bug in the provider, which is producing an inconsistent result after applying changes to the google_os_login_ssh_public_key resource.

Q: What is the error message indicating?

A: The error message is indicating that the provider produced an unexpected new value: Root object was present, but now absent. This is a bug in the provider, which should be reported in the provider's own issue tracker.

Q: What are the failure rates for the TestAccOSLoginSSHPublicKey_osLoginSshKeyBasicExample test?

A: The failure rates for the test are 0% in the General Availability (GA) environment and 86% in the Beta environment.

Q: What are the affected resources?

A: The google_os_login_ssh_public_key resource is the primary resource affected by this issue.

Q: What are the possible causes of failure?

A: The possible causes of failure are:

Bug in the provider: The provider is producing an inconsistent result after applying changes to the google_os_login_ssh_public_key resource.
Test code issue: There may be an issue with the test code that is causing the test to fail.

Q: What are the recommendations to resolve the issue?

A: The recommendations to resolve the issue are:

Report the bug: Report the issue in the provider's issue tracker to ensure that it is addressed in a future release.
Investigate the test: Investigate the test to determine the root cause of the failure and make any necessary changes to the test code.
Update the provider: Update the provider to the latest version to ensure that any bug fixes are applied.

Q: How can I prevent similar issues in the future?

A: To prevent similar issues in the future, you can:

Regularly update providers: Regularly update providers to ensure that any bug fixes are applied.
Thoroughly test changes: Thoroughly test changes to ensure that they do not introduce new issues.
Monitor test results: Monitor test results to quickly identify and address any issues that arise.

Q: Where can I find the test debug log?

A: The test debug log is available at the following link: link