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Using Azure Automation State Configuration (DSC)

This lab walks through the process of configuring Azure virtual machines using Azure Automation State Configuration (DSC).

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Level
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Duration
Clock icon 45m
Published
Clock icon Nov 17, 2022

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Table of Contents

  1. Challenge

    Import the Configuration

    1. Download ServerConfiguration.ps1 to your computer.
    2. Import ServerConfiguration into the Automation Account.

  2. Challenge

    Import PowerShell Modules

    Import the modules listed below into the automation account: - ActiveDirectoryDsc - DnsServerDsc - StorageDsc

  3. Challenge

    Create Shared Resources

    1. Create an automation variable with the name DomainName and a value of corp.barrierreefaudio.com.
    2. Create an automation credential with the name ServerAdmin, using admin_user as the username and the Lab VM password as the password.
    3. Create another automation credential with the name DSRMPassword, using any username and any password.
    4. Create an automation credential with the name EnterpriseAdmin, using [email protected] as the username and the Lab VM password as the password.

  4. Challenge

    Compile the Configuration

    Compile ServerConfiguration.

  5. Challenge

    Onboard the Nodes

    Onboard BRADC1 and BRADC2 into Azure Automation State Configuration.

  6. Challenge

    Review Configuration Compliance

    Review the configuration compliance.

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