datum-configuration
Comprehensive reference for the Datum module, used for hierarchical PowerShell DSC configuration management.
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Reference for the Datum PowerShell DSC configuration data module: hierarchical data composition, Datum.yml, resolution precedence, merge strategies (MostSpecific, hash, deep, UniqueKeyValTuples, DeepTuple), knockout prefix, lookup_options, DatumStructure, store providers, Datum handlers (InvokeCommand, ProtectedData), RSOP, Roles/Configurations pattern, and the DscWorkshop reference. Includes ProjectDagger patterns: 15-layer hierarchy, Scenario overrides (Tiny/Normal/Extended), ServiceTag-scoped roles, TinyAdditionalRole, cross-domain refs, conditional precedence. USE FOR: Datum, Datum.yml, ResolutionPrecedence, lookup_options, merge strategy, MostSpecific, deep/hash merge, UniqueKeyValTuples, DeepTuple, knockout prefix, RSOP, Get-DatumRsop, Resolve-NodeProperty, Lookup, New-DatumStructure, DatumHandlers, Protect-Datum, DSC config data, Roles pattern, DscWorkshop, Sampler.DscPipeline, Scenario/Tiny override, ServiceTag role. DO NOT USE FOR: Sampler build framework, build debugging, AutomatedLab.Key capabilities
- →Hierarchical data composition
- →Merge strategy application
- →Lookup resolution
- →DSC configuration data management
How it works
Aggregates configuration data from multiple sources using a hierarchical model.
Inputs & outputs
When to use datum-configuration
- →Manage DSC configuration data
- →Resolve node properties
- →Implement Datum merge strategies
- →Apply hierarchical data patterns
About datum-configuration
Provides patterns for hierarchical data composition in PowerShell DSC. Covers merging strategies, lookup options, and role-based configuration definitions.
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When not to use it
- →When simple configuration files are sufficient
- →When not using PowerShell DSC
Prerequisites
Limitations
- →Requires understanding of Datum hierarchy
How it compares
Provides a structured, hierarchical approach to configuration data rather than flat files.
Compared to similar skills
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| Skill | Installs | Updated | Safety | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| datum-configuration (this skill) | 0 | 4mo | No flags | Advanced |
| cost-optimization | 1 | 6mo | No flags | Intermediate |
| cloudflare-manager | 25 | 11mo | Review | Intermediate |
| storage-networking | 6 | 9mo | Review | Advanced |
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