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Install and Configure Puppet 5 Part 2: Set Up Puppet

In the final part of this two-part article, Russell shows you how to install Puppet 5 on Red Hat Linux.

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

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Deploying Software Using Desired State Configuration

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

While other commercial products may be more robust, there are a few different ways Desired State Configuration can be used for software deployment.

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Converting a Desired State Configuration Script Resource to a Resource Module

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Learn the necessary steps to convert a script resource into a custom resource module.

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Testing DSC Configurations Using Pester

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Learn how to use Pester to test a Desired State Configuration to ensure that servers are configured exactly the way you want them.

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Intersecting DSC Configuration Design and Personal Style

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

DSC configurations require logical thinking through the steps necessary to make changes to a server’s configuration. Learn my process for developing a DSC configuration.

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Managing Cross-Node Dependencies with Desired State Configuration

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Learn how to control timing of Desired State Configuration across nodes using WaitFor resources in this how-to article.

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Extend the Native Capabilities of DSC with the Script Resource

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Many server configuration settings can be set using native Desired State Configuration (DSC) resources. Learn how to do more with DSC using the Script resource and your PowerShell skills.

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DSC Configuration Data Layout Tips and Tricks

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Learn how to make your PowerShell DSC configurations and configuration data easier to read and maintain with these tips and tricks.

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Microsoft Delivers Another Bad Update, Breaks PowerShell with Latest Patch

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

This week, Microsoft released a new patch for Windows and the update has done more harm that good as it broke a basic feature of PowerShell.

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Introduction to Azure Automation Desired State Configuration

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Russell explains that Azure Automation Desired State Configuration (DSC) is comprised of Azure Automation and PowerShell DSC.

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PowerShell 5.0 Just Enough Administration (JEA) Part 1: Understanding JEA and Configuring the Demo Toolkit

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Learn how to easily configuring constrained PowerShell Remoting endpoints using the PowerShell Just Enough Administration Toolkit.

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4 Must-Learn Skills for Windows System Administrators

Jeff provides his must-learn skills for Windows System Administrators for a successful career, which include PowerShell and Microsoft Azure.

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