configure validate command validates a configuration file’s syntax, schema, and DSC resources without testing or applying it.
Syntax
Required Arguments
Path to YAML configuration file to validate
Options
Configuration file path (alternative to positional argument)
Path to PowerShell modules directory
Path to custom DSC processor
Examples
Validate configuration file:Validation Checks
The validate command performs:- Syntax Validation - YAML syntax correctness
- Schema Validation - Configuration structure and properties
- Resource Validation - DSC resource availability and parameters
- Semantic Validation - Logical consistency of settings
Output Format
Valid Configuration
Invalid Configuration
Missing Resources
Use Cases
Pre-Flight Check
Validate before applying:Configuration Development
Check syntax while writing configurations:CI/CD Pipeline
Validate configurations in automated workflows:Common Errors
Syntax Errors
Schema Errors
Resource Errors
Exit Codes
0- Configuration is valid0x8A150031- Configuration file not found0x8A150032- Syntax validation failed0x8A150033- Schema validation failed0x8A150035- Resource validation failed
The
validate command doesn’t check if the system meets prerequisites or if resources will succeed when applied.