[Solved] What will happen if you run the following command after compiling a DSC configuration? Start-DscConfiguration -Path .\SampleConfig -Wait -Verbose | PowerShell

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What will happen if you run the following command after compiling a DSC configuration?

Start-DscConfiguration -Path .\SampleConfig -Wait -Verbose

ACompiles the configuration again and saves it to SampleConfig folder.

BApplies the configuration in the SampleConfig folder to the local machine.

CDeletes the SampleConfig folder after applying configuration.

DStarts a new PowerShell session with SampleConfig loaded.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand Start-DscConfiguration cmdlet
This cmdlet applies the compiled DSC configuration from the specified path to the target node.
Step 2: Analyze command parameters
-Path points to the folder with .mof files, -Wait waits for completion, -Verbose shows details.
Final Answer:
Applies the configuration in the SampleConfig folder to the local machine. -> Option B
Quick Check:
Start-DscConfiguration applies config from path [OK]

Quick Trick: Start-DscConfiguration applies, does not compile [OK]

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