You want to detect configuration drift by comparing two JSON files representing system settings. Which PowerShell approach correctly detects drift?

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PowerShell - Automation Patterns

AImport both JSON files with Get-Content and compare strings directly

BUse Get-Content with -Raw and compare with -eq operator

CManually open files and visually check for differences

DUse ConvertFrom-Json on both files, then Compare-Object on resulting objects

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand JSON comparison needs
Comparing JSON as strings can fail due to formatting differences; converting to objects is better.
Step 2: Use ConvertFrom-Json and Compare-Object
ConvertFrom-Json parses JSON into objects; Compare-Object can then detect differences in properties.
Final Answer:
Use ConvertFrom-Json on both files, then Compare-Object on resulting objects -> Option D
Quick Check:
Convert JSON to objects before comparing [OK]

Quick Trick: Parse JSON to objects before comparing [OK]

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