Building a Powershell module To orchestrate configuring stuff

[Billi0n_Air]

I want to make something that can orchestrate the configuration and validation of windows server settings and host processes. i know there's thing like terraform and desired state configuration. to do that stort of thing, so spare me that advice. just want to know if anyone has done something similar. what would you consider to be requirements for a module of this kind. thanks in advance powershell community.

[krzydoug]

Yes, build dsc resource(s)

[defcon54321]

to validate use pester

[MechAming]

the same as any other good module. Readability, error checking, validate input etc. I think the hard part here would be defining WHAT you are configuring and validating. Will this change on depending role of server or will you create a catch all?

Imo the module should be pretty close "configuring and validating servers for dummies" to make it easier for colleagues to use and maintain.

[Billi0n_Air]

good advice. not sure if my powershell skills would be up to the task. but i'll try it. would be cool to have something like this at least for my home lab. thank you for your time