SQL Server Configuration and Deployment with Powershell DSC

Explore the power of Desired State Configuration (DSC) in PowerShell for SQL Server deployment and management in this comprehensive conference talk. Dive into the challenges of manual SQL Server instance provisioning and post-configuration steps, and learn how DSC can streamline these processes. Discover the core principles of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and how they apply to Windows environments. Gain insights into the various components of DSC and learn how to set up a pull server for efficient management. Watch as the speaker demonstrates the deployment and setup of a two-replica availability group with a single button push. Understand how DSC can help monitor, report, and automatically correct configuration drift, ensuring your systems maintain their expected configurations over time. By the end of this talk, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to implement DSC for more consistent, faster, and error-free SQL Server deployments and configurations.