In a CloudFormation template, which section is used to define the logical relationships between resources (e.g., ensuring a database exists before a web server starts)?

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Correct Answer: DependsOn attribute

Explicit dependencies with 'DependsOn' help CloudFormation determine the correct order of resource creation....

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In a CloudFormation template, which section is used to define the logical relationships between resources (e.g., ensuring a database exists before a web server starts)?

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DependsOn attribute

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Explicit dependencies with 'DependsOn' help CloudFormation determine the correct order of resource creation.

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