Chapter 23. Using the Windows PowerShell DSC

The killer feature of Windows PowerShell 4.0 is Desired State Configuration (DSC). Every presentation at TechEd 2013 in both North America and in Europe that discussed DSC received high marks and numerous comments from audience participants. Clearly, this feature resonates soundly with IT Pros. Therefore, what is Desired State Configuration, how is it used, what are the requirements for implementing it, and how does it help the enterprise administrator?

Understanding Desired State Configuration

DSC is a set of extensions to Windows PowerShell that permit the management of systems for both the software and the environment ...

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