18. FeatureGroup PolicyDSC Configuration stored inGPO fileConfiguration script / MOF file Target nodes by means ofAD links to OUs, sites, etc.Configuration specifies node names Configuration implemented byClient-side OS componentsClient-side shell scripts (resources) Extensible by means ofComplex native programmingWindows PowerShell scripts Primary configuration targetWindows registry Anything Windows PowerShell can “touch” PersistenceSettings reapply each timeSettings are persistent Number of configurations per nodeAs many GPOs as you want to linkOne

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