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Learning PowerShell DSC

You're reading from   Learning PowerShell DSC Automate deployment and configuration of your servers

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Product type Paperback
Published in Sep 2017
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ISBN-13 9781787287242
Length 272 pages
Edition 2nd Edition
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Preface 1. Introducing PowerShell DSC FREE CHAPTER 2. DSC Architecture 3. DSC Configuration Files 4. DSC Resources 5. Pushing DSC Configurations 6. Pulling DSC Configurations 7. DSC Cross Platform Support 8. Example Scenarios

Summary

In this chapter, we covered the syntax of configuration script and data files and how to create and execute them. We covered how to create usable components using DSC composite resources and their pros and cons. We ended our chapter on how to debug and troubleshoot executing DSC configurations.

In the next chapter, we will be covering how to find and use DSC resources. We will also delve into how to create your own custom DSC resources to handle your own unique deployment needs. Then, we will cover some differences in implementation in DSC MOF-based and class-based resources.

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