dsccommunity / dsccommunity/ComputerManagementDsc

Add option to set description on AD object

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Description

Hi
Is it possible to create a parameter or to re-use "Computer\Description" and replicate it the Computer Object in AD?
The current "Description" fields set a local description and in dynamic environment, where you have 100s of random computer names (like AWS / Azure) it would be very beneficial to have a description on joined machines.
Please advise of any solution.
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No files, tests, or DSC resource entry points are named. Start by locating the resource that joins computers to the domain and reviewing how its local Description setting is handled; done means a supported option can set the corresponding AD computer-object description, with behavior verified by relevant tests.

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Tech stack
powershell
Domain
infrastructure, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
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Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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