There are times when you may have to run parts of a DSC Configuration under alternate, highly privileged credentials. Encryption is an absolute must for protecting these credentials in any production environment. Encrypting credentials in PowerShell DSC Configurations requires a PKI infrastructure that issues document encryption certificates. This session will show you how to configure a PKI infrastructure for your DSC needs; including why you want a PKI, how to set up a two–tier PKI, and how to configure the PKI to issue document encryption certificates.

You will learn:

• Best practices for setting up a PKI
• How to install and configure ADCS using DSC
• How to configure the AD and ADCS infrastructure to issue certificates
• How to use the certificates to encrypt credentials in a DSC configuration