Remove-AzureRmVMDscExtension

Removes a DSC extension handler from a virtual machine in a resource group.

Warning

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Although the AzureRM module may still function, it's no longer maintained or supported, placing any continued use at the user's discretion and risk.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

Remove-AzureRmVMDscExtension
      [-ResourceGroupName] <String>
      [-VMName] <String>
      [[-Name] <String>]
      [-DefaultProfile <IAzureContextContainer>]
      [-WhatIf]
      [-Confirm]
      [<CommonParameters>]

Description

The Remove-AzureRmVMDscExtension cmdlet removes a Desired State Configuration (DSC) extension handler from a virtual machine in a resource group.

Examples

Example 1: Remove a DSC extension

PS C:\> Remove-AzureRmVMDscExtension -ResourceGroupName "ResourceGroup001" -VMName "VM07" -Name "DSC"

This command removes the extension named DSC on virtual machine named VM07.

Parameters

-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

-Name

Specifies the name of the DSC extension that this cmdlet removes. The Set-AzureRmVMDscExtension cmdlet sets this name to Microsoft.Powershell.DSC, which is the default value used by Remove-AzureRmVMDscExtension.

Type:String
Position:2
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ResourceGroupName

Specifies the name of the resource group of the virtual machine.

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

-VMName

Specifies the name of a virtual machine from which this cmdlet removes the DSC extension.

Type:String
Position:1
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

String

Outputs

PSAzureOperationResponse