Add support for detailed workflow status

[pradeep17j]

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Description

When bringup is happening, the output from terraform apply command says:

vcf_instance.sddc_instance: Still creating... [1h20m40s elapsed]
vcf_instance.sddc_instance: Still creating... [1h20m50s elapsed]
vcf_instance.sddc_instance: Still creating... [1h21m00s elapsed]

This does not give any insight into what is happening in the background. Also when there is a failure, we will have to login to CB or SDDC to find the point of failure.

A task API like below returns back the detailed status of sub-task in progress.
https://10.0.0.215/v1/sddcs/290051a3-1725-4edc-9df9-6e94655cec0d

The CB UI utilizes this API to display the granular detail of sub-task in progress.

The provider also should utilize this API and display the details instead of
"Still creating ....." message.

Use Case(s)

Will help user get a granular view of sub-task in progress.

Potential Configuration

A detailed display for long running tasks.

References

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[pradeep17j]

The sub-task messages should look like below

Generate Security Thumbprints Input Data post-validation completed!

Validate Security Thumbprints post-validation completed!

Generate input for Trust Certificates post-validation completed!

Trust Certificates post-validation completed!

Generate input for Import SSH Keys post-validation completed!

[spacegospod]

Hey @pradeep17j I've been experimenting with this for a while now and my idea is slightly different than what you've proposed.
Feel free to check out my PR and comment

[tenthirtyam]

Feel free to check out my PR and comment

This is certainly more aligned with common Terraform operations. 🔥 🚀

[tenthirtyam]

#227 has been merged.

Integration of the task tracker will need to be added on a per resource / data source as required. Once integrated, to enable the new logging one must set TF_LOG_PROVIDER_VCF to a valid log level.

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