Advanced DSC Resource Creation

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  • 8 videos | 59m 46s
  • Includes Assessment
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Explore advanced techniques when writing your own custom resources in PowerShell's DSC, including writing DSC resources using C# and PowerShell classes, and debugging, documenting, and testing your custom resources.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Identify techniques to writing dsc resources that can assist in debugging internal resource problems
    Recognize how the dsc lcm loads and caches resources
    Document custom dsc resources so that they can be better consumed by others
    Test resources while writing them to ensure they work as expected
  • Recognize how to instruct a node that it requires a reboot without forcing it to do so
    Write custom dsc resources using powershell 5's new classes
    Write custom dsc resources using c#
    Create a custom resource using the dsc resource designer and then document, test, and deploy it

IN THIS COURSE

  • 5m 53s
    In this video, you will learn how to identify techniques for writing DSC resources that can assist in debugging internal resource problems. FREE ACCESS
  • 9m 27s
    After completing this video, you will be able to recognize how the DSC LCM loads and caches resources. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Documenting DSC Resources
    5m 18s
    In this video, you will document custom DSC resources so that others can consume them more easily. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Unit Testing DSC Resources
    7m 49s
    In this video, learn how to test resources while writing them to ensure they work as expected. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Handling Machine Reboots
    7m 32s
    After completing this video, you will be able to recognize how to instruct a node that it requires a reboot without forcing it to do so. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Writing DSC Resources Using PowerShell Classes
    8m 29s
    In this video, find out how to write custom DSC resources using PowerShell 5's new class feature. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Writing DSC Resources Using C#
    7m 58s
    In this video, find out how to write custom DSC resources using PowerShell. FREE ACCESS
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    8.  Exercise: Create and Publish a Custom Resource
    7m 20s
    In this video, you will learn how to create a custom resource using the DSC Resource Designer, document it, test it, and deploy it. FREE ACCESS

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