Where Do I Add the Code for My Desired State Configuration (DSC) Module?
with 1 Comment by Damian Flynn
In part 9 of our series, discover where to add code to the template we've created to bring the DSC module to life!
Author: Damian Flynn
Damian is an Infrastructure Architect currently focused on cloud technologies in the converged data-center, with perspective on service management automation for repeatable processes in “Dev/Ops” scenarios, leveraging Software Defined Networks (SDN) and Microsoft’s Azure Pack.
He has a keen interest in cloud computing from both a business strategy and technical viewpoint and has presented sessions on building and managing private/hybrid clouds at a number of industry events. Damian authored the cloud chapters on two books – Microsoft Private Cloud Computing (Sybex), and Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Installation and Configuration Guide (Sybex) — and is active in many Microsoft programs, is a Microsoft MVP, and has published a number of white papers, technical articles and webinars.
How Do I Create My Own Desired State Configuration (DSC) Resource?
with 5 Comments by Damian Flynn
Want to give making your own DSC resource a whirl? Check out part 8 of our super-series on Desired State Configuration!
How to Participate in the Desired State Configuration (DSC) Community
with 3 Comments by Damian Flynn
In part 7 of this multi-part series, learn to use GitHub, PowerShell, and the DSC community libraries to your advantage!
Using Community Desired State Configuration Resources
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Learn to use community-shared Desired State Configuration (DSC) resource providers in part six of this series.
How to Publish a Desired State Configuration
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We're back with our series on Desired State Configuration (DSC)! In part 5, learn to take a .MOF file and publish it to the pull server.
How Do I Create a Desired State Configuration?
with 2 Comments by Damian Flynn
We're back with more DSC! In part four, learn to combine provided resources to define a Desired State Configuration.
What Can I Configure Using Desired State Configuration?
with 2 Comments by Damian Flynn
It's time we introduced you to some resource providers! Learn what you can configure with DSC and resource providers in part 3 of our series.
Desired State Configuration and Local Configuration Manager
with 2 Comments by Damian Flynn
Want to know more about Local Configuration Manager? Check out part 2 of this series for more about configuring LCM.
Desired State Configuration Host Deployment: Local Configuration Manager
with 2 Comments by Damian Flynn
In this new series, we take a look at Local Configuration Manager (LCM) and configuration ID.
Deploying a Desired State Configuration Web Host Using DSC
with 11 Comments by Damian Flynn
Find out how to use DSC to deploy a Desired State Configuration web host. Just follow along with our handy tutorial!
Deploying a Desired State Configuration Web Host Using PowerShell
with 16 Comments by Damian Flynn
Take PowerShell to the next level! In this post, learn to use a script to deploy a Desired State Configuration (DSC) web host.
Powershell Deployment Toolkit: Introducing Variables.XML
with 4 Comments by Damian Flynn
We're back with more PDT! In part two of this series, edit the variables.XML file to deploy our environments in System Center 2012 SP1/R2.
Deploying System Center Using the PowerShell Deployment Toolkit
with 10 Comments by Damian Flynn
Need an environment installed for System Center 2012 SP1/R2? Check out the power in the PowerShell Deployment Toolkit in part one of a new series.
Windows Azure Pack (WAP) Framework Components
with 2 Comments by Damian Flynn
Now that you've had your intro to WAP, learn more about the five primary APIs that make up its framework!
System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 R2: Cloud Delegations, VMs, and Templates
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Learn to delegate clouds to tenants, export cloud quota details, and more in part 4 of this series on SCVMM 2012 R2.