Getting Started with DSC

Abstract

When learning any new technology, it is essential for the learner to understand the different components involved in making that technology functional. PowerShell DSC is no exception. This is how I learned and this book is a reflection of what I followed in an attempt to learn DSC in-depth. So, you’ll start your journey into the DSC world by first seeing a list of all the components that make up DSC and then exploring each one. This chapter won't dive into the components fully. You will get an overview of each component and how they glue together to make configuration management possible with PowerShell DSC. Once you have this foundation, the subsequent chapters dive into all of these components and show how they are used in the real world. If you don't understand everything that is explained in this chapter, it is fine. You will get the big picture once you read the subsequent chapters and you will be able to stitch things together easily. On that note, let's get started with DSC!