Understanding Desired State Configuration (Advanced)
With the release of Windows PowerShell v4.0, one new feature is introduced: Desired State Configuration. In fact, it is available as a feature in Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview OS. Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration is a set of extensions and providers that enable to declare, repeatedly deploy, and configure data center resources. DSC enables us to define the configuration of the target nodes (computers or devices) and prevent configuration inconsistencies.
Getting ready
We are living in a world where device adoption is quicker than ever. Hence, we must ensure that all the devices are in a desired state. DSC allows us to manage all the devices using Windows PowerShell.
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