Export-AzureRmAutomationDscNodeReportContent

Exports the raw content of a DSC report sent from a DSC node to Automation.

Warning

The AzureRM PowerShell module has been officially deprecated as of February 29, 2024. Users are advised to migrate from AzureRM to the Az PowerShell module to ensure continued support and updates.

Although the AzureRM module may still function, it's no longer maintained or supported, placing any continued use at the user's discretion and risk. Please refer to our migration resources for guidance on transitioning to the Az module.

Syntax

Export-AzureRmAutomationDscNodeReportContent
      -NodeId <Guid>
      -ReportId <Guid>
      [-OutputFolder <String>]
      [-Force]
      [-ResourceGroupName] <String>
      [-AutomationAccountName] <String>
      [-DefaultProfile <IAzureContextContainer>]
      [-WhatIf]
      [-Confirm]
      [<CommonParameters>]

Description

The Export-AzureRmAutomationDscNodeReportContent cmdlet exports the raw contents of an APS Desired State Configuration (DSC) report. A DSC node sends a DSC report to Azure Automation.

Examples

Example 1: Export a report from a DSC node

PS C:\>$Node = Get-AzureRmAutomationDscNode -ResourceGroupName "ResourceGroup03" -AutomationAccountName "AutomationAccount01" -Name "Computer14"
PS C:\> $Report = Get-AzureRmAutomationDscNodeReport -ResourceGroupName "ResourceGroup03" -AutomationAccountName "ContosoAutomationAccount" -NodeId $Node.Id -Latest
PS C:\> $Report | Export-AzureRmAutomationDscNodeReportContent -OutputFolder "C:\Users\PattiFuller\Desktop"

This set of commands exports the latest report from the DSC node named Computer14 to the desktop.

Parameters

-AutomationAccountName

Specifies the name of an Automation account. This cmdlet exports report content for a DSC node that belongs to the Automation account that this parameter specifies.

Type:String
Position:1
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-Confirm

Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.

Type:SwitchParameter
Aliases:cf
Position:Named
Default value:False
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-DefaultProfile

The credentials, account, tenant, and subscription used for communication with azure

Type:IAzureContextContainer
Aliases:AzureRmContext, AzureCredential
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-Force

Indicates that this cmdlet replaces an existing local file with a new file that has the same name.

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-NodeId

Specifies the unique ID of the DSC node for which this cmdlet exports report contents.

Type:Guid
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-OutputFolder

Specifies the output folder where this cmdlet exports report contents.

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ReportId

Specifies the unique ID of the DSC node report that this cmdlet exports.

Type:Guid
Aliases:Id
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ResourceGroupName

Specifies the name of a resource group. This cmdlet exports the contents of a report for the DSC node that belongs to the resource group that this cmdlet specifies.

Type:String
Position:0
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-WhatIf

Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs. The cmdlet is not run.

Type:SwitchParameter
Aliases:wi
Position:Named
Default value:False
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

Inputs

Guid

String

Outputs

DirectoryInfo