PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) is a configuration management tool that is built into Windows PowerShell. It enables the creation of declarative configurations that can be used to ensure that a server or other device is configured in a consistent and predictable way.
With DSC, administrators can define a configuration, and then apply it to one or more nodes in a network. The nodes will then automatically be configured to match the defined configuration. This makes it possible to automate the deployment and configuration of servers and other devices, reducing the need for manual intervention.
DSC uses a declarative syntax to define the desired state of a system or application. Administrators can define configurations using PowerShell scripts, or using configuration files that define the desired state of a system. These configurations can then be applied to nodes using PowerShell or other management tools.
DSC can be used to configure a wide range of systems and applications, including servers, workstations, and even cloud-based resources such as Azure virtual machines. DSC configurations can be stored in source control systems, making it easy to manage changes and roll back to earlier configurations if needed.
Overall, DSC provides a powerful and flexible way to manage the configuration of Windows-based systems, and can be a valuable tool for automating the deployment and configuration of servers and other devices in a network.
