Question about .htaccess redirect syntax

Does anyone feel it to be necessary to include a "status" when creating a redirect .htaccess file? The redirect will be permanent and I was wondering if I should include the "permanent" status within the syntax.

Does anyone know if there are any benefits to adding the "status" or does it really make any difference? Lastly, I have read that it is best to use an .htaccess file as a last resort and add the redirect directive to the httpd.conf file instead. When doing so, is the syntax the same and if so, where do I place the directive in the httpd.conf file?

I appreciate everyone's insight.

 

 

 

 

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