Implement DSC and Linux Automation on Azure

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Caution

This article references CentOS, a Linux distribution that is nearing End Of Life (EOL) status. Please consider your use and plan accordingly. For more information, see the CentOS End Of Life guidance.

Follow more specific, and up-to-date details are available at Get started with Desired State Configuration (DSC) for Linux.

The following Linux operating system versions are currently supported by both PowerShell DSC and Azure Automation DSC:

  • CentOS 6, 7, and 8 (x64)
  • Debian GNU/Linux 8, 9, and 10 (x64)
  • Oracle Linux 6 and 7 (x64)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6, 7, and 8 (x64)
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 and 15 (x64)
  • Ubuntu Server 14.04 LTS, 16.04 LTS, 18.04 LTS, and 20.04 LTS (x64)