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Bcfg2 vs PowerShell DSC

A side-by-side look at Bcfg2 and PowerShell DSC. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Bcfg2

Bcfg2

Network & Admin

Bcfg2 is an open-source configuration management system that helps administrators maintain an overview of the configuration of many computers. It allows defining desired configuration states and automatically correcting any detected differences or 'drift'.

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PowerShell DSC

PowerShell DSC

Development

PowerShell DSC (Desired State Configuration) is a configuration management platform that allows administrators to define, deploy, and manage the configuration of systems. It uses a declarative model to enable infrastructure as code.

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