Chapter 3. Exploring Desired State Configuration

In the previous chapter, we covered the basics of Desired State Configuration; this chapter is a continuation of the same.

To learn DSC, you would need to watch the video in Microsoft Virtual Academy.

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Here are some useful links:

To get started with Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC)— http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/training-courses/getting-started-with-powershell-desired-state-configuration-dsc-

For advanced PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) and custom resources—http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/training-courses/advanced-powershell-desired-state-configuration-dsc-and-custom-resources

DSC—Desired State Configuration—is a Windows PowerShell extension released with Windows Management Framework 4.0. DSC is a fast-growing technology. Any IT professional or developer responsible for configuration management automation needs DSC. In this chapter, we will cover the following...