Automation

Missy Januszko explores the uses of $MyInvocation.

Missy Januszko uses parameter validation attributes to define the acceptable input without writing a ton of additional code.

Learn how to prevent PowerShell mistakes by adding -whatif and -confirm parameters.

Learn what a PowerShell provider does and how it allows a common set of cmdlets to interact with differently-structured data stores.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.