This repository contains scripts, code and samples for automating the install and configuration of ArcGIS (Enterprise and Desktop) using Microsoft Windows PowerShell DSC (Desired State Configuration).
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Changelogs for versions so scripts can be more easily upgraded #513
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Module Version
4.2.0
Affected Resource(s)
argis-powershell-dsc
Configuration Files
N/A
Expected Behavior
Changelogs that detail changes to the json format/breaking changes would exist between versions.
Actual Behavior
There doesn't appear to be a changelog.
Steps to Reproduce
N/A
Important Factoids
It would be nice to have changelogs between versions of arcgis-powershell-dsc that detail what changes there are in the .json files used for provisioning. EDIT: It is available it seems in the Releases page. However, I am not downloading a release - I am using nuget. It would be nice to have a link to it on the main page because I don't have a need to go the releases page. I know that is likely a significant amount of work, but I have many scripts to update for this new version when upgrading my own servers, but the scripts fail at various points due to changes, such as changes to how Web Adaptor is installed.
For example, on one script for 11.1 that does not work for 11.2, I have the error [ERROR] Starting from version 4.2.0, the DSC Module requires a different way of specifying the Web Adaptor Node configuration. Please make sure to update your configuration file.. Looking at the repository though, I see nothing that details what actually changed here, except for the variables page, which is very long and difficult to use in this scenario as I'm not really sure what I'm even looking for.
Community Note
Module Version
Affected Resource(s)
Configuration Files
N/A
Expected Behavior
Changelogs that detail changes to the json format/breaking changes would exist between versions.
Actual Behavior
There doesn't appear to be a changelog.
Steps to Reproduce
N/A
Important Factoids
It would be nice to have changelogs between versions of arcgis-powershell-dsc that detail what changes there are in the .json files used for provisioning. EDIT: It is available it seems in the Releases page. However, I am not downloading a release - I am using nuget. It would be nice to have a link to it on the main page because I don't have a need to go the releases page. I know that is likely a significant amount of work, but I have many scripts to update for this new version when upgrading my own servers, but the scripts fail at various points due to changes, such as changes to how Web Adaptor is installed.
For example, on one script for 11.1 that does not work for 11.2, I have the error
[ERROR] Starting from version 4.2.0, the DSC Module requires a different way of specifying the Web Adaptor Node configuration. Please make sure to update your configuration file.. Looking at the repository though, I see nothing that details what actually changed here, except for the variables page, which is very long and difficult to use in this scenario as I'm not really sure what I'm even looking for.A document detailing some of the changes would be helpful, for example how .net does it: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/compatibility/6.0
References
Variables page: https://github.com/Esri/arcgis-powershell-dsc/wiki/v4.2.0-Variables-reference-page-for-JSON-configuration-files