Configuration

The first that needs to be done after installing the module for the first time is to configure it.

The command that is responsible for the configuration is “Set-DcnConfiguration”.

There are two ways to configure the module:

1. Using JSON files to store information
2. Using a SQL Server database to store information

There are pros and cons for each decision

Using JSON files

Pros

• No database needed
• Easy configuration

Cons

• Can be easily corrupted
• Is prone to data loss

Using a SQL Server database

Pros

• Less prone to corruption

Cons

• Adds extra elements to the cloning infrastructure (database)
• Extra authentication needed for database server

Configuration Command

JSON files

The example below will configure the module for the use of JSON files, saved on the server SQLDB1.

Set-DcnConfiguration -InformationStore File -Path \\sqldb1\dbaclone

SQL Server database

The example below will configure the module for the use of a SQL Server database on SQLDB1. By default, when no database name is set, the database name will be set to “dbaclone”.

$Credential = Get-Credential
Set-DcnConfiguration -InformationStore SQL -SqlInstance SQLDB1 -SqlCredential $Credential

Configuration Wizard

When the command is executed without any parameters it will prompt the user for input like a wizard.

Set-DcnConfiguration

JSON files

Example result

SQL Server database

Example result

In the example no credential was set to authenticate to the database server.