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PowerShell DSC vs rConfig

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

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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rConfig

rConfig

Network & Admin

rConfig is an open-source network configuration management tool that allows administrators to centrally manage the configurations of routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices. It features policy-based configuration, version control, configuration audit trail, and more.

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