Server decommissioning using DSC

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Hi, I want to accomplish this with DSC (I assume classic script will do the job here too).

  • Uninstall SCOM agent

  • Uninstall MECM client

  • Remove server from domain

I guess other two steps such as removing server from all Veeam backup jobs/removing VM from vSphere are doable with DSC as well using DSC Resources. I have already used DSC but mostly for basic monitoring of services/IIP App Pools. Any help would be appreciated.

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Adding a link to the original post where this req came: Server decommissioning GUI App - PowerShell Help - PowerShell Forums

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Ok, can you help me out with these 3 steps using DSC?

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I am not aware of any DSC resources to handle those. But this can be done using a Script Resource or by creating custom DSC resources for each.

DSC Script Resource - PowerShell | Microsoft Docs

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For the first two steps why Package DSC resource can’t be used?

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yes. You can use if you know the product IDs.

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Ok, will try to do on my own since it looks like you are a man of a few words. Thank you anyway.

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:slight_smile: . Yes. That’s how we normally expect in forums. Its better to start with some code and share it here if you face any issues/doubts in code.

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