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Implement Generic Restart Resource(s)

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Dominant language
Rust
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Forks
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Description

Summary of the new feature / enhancement

So if a process, service, or computer requires a reboot after Set, the resource running Set will output a property as true. Later, a "restart" resource will reference that output and run Test to evaluate if any upstream Sets needed a restart. If true, Set would handle the restart and could have properties to provide additional controls. Related to #50.

Proposed technical implementation details (optional)

Microsoft.DSC/RestartProcess, Microsoft.DSC/RestartService, Microsoft.DSC/RestartMachine

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Research direction

Review related issue #50 and the proposed Microsoft.DSC resource names: RestartProcess, RestartService, and RestartMachine. Clarify the resource entry points, how upstream Set results are consumed, and what behavior should count as done for process, service, and machine restarts.

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Assessment

Tech stack
powershell, rust
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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