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How can you ensure that a DSC configuration only runs when a specific Windows feature is installed on the target node?
How can you ensure that a DSC configuration only runs when a specific Windows feature is installed on the target node?
hard📝 Application Q9 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand resource dependencies in DSC
DSC supports 'DependsOn' to ensure one resource runs after another, enforcing order.Step 2: Apply to WindowsFeature and dependent resources
Using DependsOn links the configuration to the WindowsFeature resource, so it runs only after the feature is present.Final Answer:
Use the 'DependsOn' property to link the configuration to the WindowsFeature resource. -> Option AQuick Check:
DependsOn enforces resource order in DSC [OK]
Quick Trick: Use DependsOn to order DSC resources [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Trying manual checks instead of DSC dependencies
- Misusing Ensure property for dependencies
- Using conditional statements inside Configuration block
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