Get-dsclocalconfigurationmanager PowerShell Command

Get-DscLocalConfigurationManager is a Windows PowerShell command used to get the Local Configuration Manager (LCM) settings of the local computer. The LCM is a component of Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) that is responsible for configuring and maintaining the local computer. The Get-DscLocalConfigurationManager command can be used to view the current configuration of the LCM, and to modify its settings.

Syntax

The syntax of the Get-DscLocalConfigurationManager command is as follows:

Get-DscLocalConfigurationManager [-ComputerName ] [-Credential ] [-Force] [-InformationAction {SilentlyContinue | Stop | Continue | Inquire | Ignore | Suspend}] [-InformationVariable ] [-ThrottleLimit ] [-UseExisting] []

Parameters

The Get-DscLocalConfigurationManager command has the following parameters:

Parameter Description
ComputerName Specifies the name of the computer on which the command is to be run. If this parameter is not specified, the command is run on the local computer.
Credential Specifies a user account that has permission to perform this action. The default is the current user.
Force Forces the command to run without prompting for confirmation.
InformationAction Specifies how the command should respond to an information event.
InformationVariable Specifies an information variable that will receive the information event message.
ThrottleLimit Specifies the maximum number of concurrent operations that can be established to run the command.
UseExisting Specifies that the command should use an existing session, if one exists.

Inputs

The Get-DscLocalConfigurationManager command does not accept input from the pipeline.

Outputs

The Get-DscLocalConfigurationManager command returns an object that contains the settings of the Local Configuration Manager (LCM).

Examples

The following example shows how to use the Get-DscLocalConfigurationManager command to view the current configuration of the LCM on the local computer:

Get-DscLocalConfigurationManager

The following example shows how to use the Get-DscLocalConfigurationManager command to view the current configuration of the LCM on a remote computer:

Get-DscLocalConfigurationManager -ComputerName “MyComputer” -Credential (Get-Credential)

Tips

When using the Get-DscLocalConfigurationManager command, keep the following tips in mind:

  • The Get-DscLocalConfigurationManager command can only be used to view and modify the settings of the Local Configuration Manager (LCM). It cannot be used to configure the local computer.
  • The ComputerName parameter can be used to run the command on a remote computer. The Credential parameter must be used to specify the user account that has permission to perform this action.
  • The Force parameter can be used to run the command without prompting for confirmation.
  • The InformationAction and InformationVariable parameters can be used to control how the command responds to an information event.
  • The ThrottleLimit parameter can be used to specify the maximum number of concurrent operations that can be established to run the command.
  • The UseExisting parameter can be used to specify that the command should use an existing session, if one exists.

Conclusion

The Get-DscLocalConfigurationManager command is a Windows PowerShell command used to get the Local Configuration Manager (LCM) settings of the local computer. The command can be used to view the current configuration of the LCM, and to modify its settings. The command has several parameters that can be used to control how it is run, and it can also be used to run the command on a remote computer. By using the Get-DscLocalConfigurationManager command, administrators can easily view and modify the settings of the Local Configuration Manager.

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