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Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration

This course is designed for Windows IT Pros who are using Windows PowerShell and Desired State Configuration to manage on-premises deployments and configurations of Windows servers

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About Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration

Deploying Windows servers

and managing their configurations can be a

difficult task. One technique is to create scripts to set up new servers. Or

you can separate the configuration from the implementation and create

processes that guarantee a server will always be configured the way you

expect with minimal manual effort.

In this course, Windows PowerShell

Desired State Configuration, you'll learn to manage Windows server

configurations with Windows PowerShell and Desired State Configuration

(DSC). First, you'll learn the DSC basics

such as creating a simple configuration and deploying it to a server. Next, you'll discover how to use advanced techniques such as configuration data. Finally, you'll learn how

to leverage DSC in an enterprise setting using a pull server and features

such as named configurations. When you're finished with this course,

you'll have the skills and knowledge of DSC needed to manage server

configurations of any size organization.

What You Will Learn?

  • Course Overview : 2mins.
  • Introduction to Desired State Configuration : 20mins.
  • DSC Fundamentals : 31mins.
  • Creating a DSC Configuration : 31mins.
  • Deploying a DSC Configuration : 14mins.
  • Advanced Configurations : 35mins.
  • Creating Custom Resources : 35mins.
  • Troubleshooting DSC : 25mins.
  • Using a Pull Server : 25mins.
  • Advanced DSC Techniques : 41mins.