SqlDatabase: Refactored class-bases resource#2384
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WalkthroughThis PR migrates the legacy MOF-based DSC_SqlDatabase resource to a modern class-based SqlDatabase resource, introducing comprehensive database configuration properties, updated test coverage, and localization infrastructure while removing all legacy resource implementations. Changes
Sequence Diagram(s)sequenceDiagram
participant DSC as DSC Engine
participant SqlDB as SqlDatabase<br/>(Resource)
participant GetState as GetCurrentState
participant Compare as Compare<br/>(Base)
participant Modify as Modify
participant SQL as SQL Server<br/>Commands
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Note over DSC,Modify: Test Phase
DSC->>SqlDB: Test()
SqlDB->>GetState: Invoke GetCurrentState()
GetState->>SQL: Get-SqlDscDatabase<br/>(read actual state)
SQL-->>GetState: Database properties
GetState-->>SqlDB: Return state hashtable
SqlDB->>Compare: Compare desired vs actual
Compare-->>SqlDB: [bool] in desired state?
SqlDB-->>DSC: Return boolean
end
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Note over DSC,SQL: Set Phase (if not in desired state)
DSC->>SqlDB: Set()
SqlDB->>GetState: Invoke GetCurrentState()
GetState->>SQL: Get-SqlDscDatabase
SQL-->>GetState: Current database state
GetState-->>SqlDB: State hashtable
SqlDB->>Modify: Invoke Modify(desired, current)
alt Ensure = Present
Modify->>SQL: New-SqlDscDatabase<br/>(create if missing)
SQL-->>Modify: Database created
Modify->>SQL: Set-SqlDscDatabaseProperty<br/>(apply property changes)
SQL-->>Modify: Properties updated
opt SnapshotIsolation/Owner required
Modify->>SQL: Enable-SqlDscDatabaseSnapshotIsolation<br/>or Set-SqlDscDatabaseOwner
SQL-->>Modify: Configuration applied
end
else Ensure = Absent
Modify->>SQL: Remove-SqlDscDatabase
SQL-->>Modify: Database removed
end
Modify-->>SqlDB: Modify complete
SqlDB-->>DSC: Set complete
end
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tests/Unit/Classes/SqlResourceBase.Tests.ps1 (1)
145-225: Comprehensive ConvertToSmoEnumType tests; consider using localizedData for the failure assertionThe new
ConvertToSmoEnumTypetests nicely cover default/custom namespace resolution, full type names, case-insensitive parsing, and the error path when the type is missing, and they comply with the Pester/test structure guidelines and SMO stub usage.For the failure case, you might optionally tighten the assertion by retrieving the localized message via
$script:localizedData.ConvertToSmoEnumType_FailedToFindTypein anInModuleScopeblock and formatting it, instead of matching on a hardcoded'*Unable to find type*'fragment, to align with the module’s “test with localized strings” guidance. Based on learnings, this keeps tests resilient to message rewording while still validating the correct key is used.source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1 (1)
119-149: Consider caching resolved enum types for performance.The implementation is correct and handles the SMO loading edge cases well. However, the assembly scanning fallback (lines 136-138) iterates through all loaded assemblies and their types on each call, which could be costly if
ConvertToSmoEnumTypeis invoked frequently within loops or for many properties.If this method will be called repeatedly for the same type during a DSC run, consider caching resolved types in a class-level dictionary.
🔎 Optional: Add type caching
class SqlResourceBase : ResourceBase { + # Cache for resolved enum types to avoid repeated assembly scanning + hidden static [System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary[System.String, System.Type]] $EnumTypeCache = @{} + hidden [System.Object] ConvertToSmoEnumType([System.String] $TypeName, [System.String] $Value, [System.String] $Namespace) { # If the type name doesn't contain a dot, prepend the namespace $fullTypeName = if ($TypeName -notmatch '\.') { '{0}.{1}' -f $Namespace, $TypeName } else { $TypeName } - $enumType = [System.Type]::GetType($fullTypeName, $false, $true) + # Check cache first + if ([SqlResourceBase]::EnumTypeCache.ContainsKey($fullTypeName)) + { + $enumType = [SqlResourceBase]::EnumTypeCache[$fullTypeName] + } + else + { + $enumType = [System.Type]::GetType($fullTypeName, $false, $true) - if (-not $enumType) - { - # Try loading from loaded assemblies if direct resolution fails - $enumType = [System.AppDomain]::CurrentDomain.GetAssemblies().GetTypes() | - Where-Object -FilterScript { $_.FullName -eq $fullTypeName } | - Select-Object -First 1 - } + if (-not $enumType) + { + # Try loading from loaded assemblies if direct resolution fails + $enumType = [System.AppDomain]::CurrentDomain.GetAssemblies().GetTypes() | + Where-Object -FilterScript { $_.FullName -eq $fullTypeName } | + Select-Object -First 1 + } + + if ($enumType) + { + [SqlResourceBase]::EnumTypeCache[$fullTypeName] = $enumType + } + } if (-not $enumType) {CHANGELOG.md (1)
10-14: Clarify which command tests properties and document MOF-based resource removalTwo small doc issues here:
The phrase “properties that can be tested with
Set-SqlDscDatabaseProperty” reads wrong:Set-*configures properties, while testing is handled byTest-SqlDscDatabaseProperty. Consider either:
- “configured with
Set-SqlDscDatabaseProperty”, or- “configured with
Set-SqlDscDatabasePropertyand tested withTest-SqlDscDatabaseProperty”.This PR removes the legacy MOF-based
DSC_SqlDatabaseresource but that’s not mentioned in the Removed section of the Unreleased block. Adding a short bullet there improves traceability for users upgrading from the MOF resource.
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source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1 (1)
668-674: Add missing properties toExcludeDscProperties.Per SqlServerDsc guidelines for Database Engine resources, properties whose values cannot be enforced should be added to
$this.ExcludeDscProperties. Currently onlyNameis excluded, butInstanceName,ServerName, andCredentialshould also be excluded as their values cannot be enforced as desired state.🔎 Proposed fix
SqlDatabase () : base () { # These properties will not be enforced. $this.ExcludeDscProperties += @( 'Name' + 'InstanceName' + 'ServerName' + 'Credential' ) }Based on learnings, Database Engine resources must add these properties to
ExcludeDscProperties.
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CHANGELOG.md (1)
95-99: Optionally add issue references for SqlResourceBase helper and DSC_SqlDatabase removalTo keep traceability consistent with nearby bullets that reference issues, consider:
- Adding the driving issue (likely
[issue #2174](https://github.com/dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc/issues/2174)) to theSqlResourceBaseConvertToSmoEnumType()entry.- Adding the same (or appropriate) issue reference to the
DSC_SqlDatabaseremoval bullet.This isn’t blocking, but would align these new lines with the rest of the Unreleased section’s style.
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62-67: Remove or merge the duplicatedBackup-SqlDscDatabaseAdded entry.
Backup-SqlDscDatabaseis listed twice in the Unreleased → Added section (once at lines 51–53 and again at lines 62–67), both referencing the same issue#2365. This breaks the “no duplicate items in Unreleased” guideline and may confuse readers.Consider merging the extra detail into a single bullet or dropping the second one entirely.
Example: merge into a single bullet
- - Added public command `Backup-SqlDscDatabase`. Supports full, differential, - and transaction log backups with options for compression, copy-only, checksum, - and retention ([issue #2365](https://github.com/dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc/issues/2365)). - - Added public command `Backup-SqlDscDatabase` to perform database backups using - SMO's `Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.Backup` class. Supports full, - differential, and transaction log backups with options for compression, - copy-only, checksum, and retention. Accepts both Server and Database objects - via pipeline - ([issue #2365](https://github.com/dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc/issues/2365)). + - Added public command `Backup-SqlDscDatabase` to perform database backups using + SMO's `Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.Backup` class. Supports full, + differential, and transaction log backups with options for compression, + copy-only, checksum, and retention, and accepts both Server and Database + objects via pipeline + ([issue #2365](https://github.com/dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc/issues/2365)).
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source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1 (2)
668-674: Add missing properties toExcludeDscProperties.Per SqlServerDsc guidelines for Database Engine resources,
InstanceName,ServerName, andCredentialshould be added to$this.ExcludeDscProperties. Currently onlyNameis excluded.Based on learnings, Database Engine resources must add these properties to
ExcludeDscProperties.
1239-1239: Add blank line before closing class brace.Per PowerShell formatting guidelines, there should be one newline after a closing brace when followed by another brace. Currently line 1238 (closing brace of
UpdateDatabase()) and line 1239 (closing brace of class) are consecutive.🔎 Proposed fix
} } } + }As per coding guidelines, place one newline after closing brace when followed by another brace.
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source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1 (2)
46-48: Consider using a thread‑safe dictionary forEnumTypeCache.
EnumTypeCacheis a staticDictionary[String,Type]. IfConvertToSmoEnumType()can ever be invoked from multiple runspaces/threads in the same process, concurrent reads/writes (ContainsKey+ indexed assignment) could race. AConcurrentDictionary[String,Type]would eliminate this risk without changing semantics.Proposed change using
ConcurrentDictionary- hidden static [System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary[System.String, System.Type]] $EnumTypeCache = [System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary[System.String, System.Type]]::new() + hidden static [System.Collections.Concurrent.ConcurrentDictionary[System.String, System.Type]] $EnumTypeCache = [System.Collections.Concurrent.ConcurrentDictionary[System.String, System.Type]]::new()And in
ConvertToSmoEnumType:- # Check cache first to avoid repeated assembly scanning. - if ([SqlResourceBase]::EnumTypeCache.ContainsKey($fullTypeName)) - { - $enumType = [SqlResourceBase]::EnumTypeCache[$fullTypeName] - } - else + # Check cache first to avoid repeated assembly scanning. + if (-not [SqlResourceBase]::EnumTypeCache.TryGetValue($fullTypeName, [ref] $enumType)) { $enumType = [System.Type]::GetType($fullTypeName, $false, $true) @@ if ($enumType) { - [SqlResourceBase]::EnumTypeCache[$fullTypeName] = $enumType + [SqlResourceBase]::EnumTypeCache[$fullTypeName] = $enumType } }
139-248: Enum conversion helper is solid; consider wrapping invalid enum values for consistent errors.The overall design (runtime type resolution, reflection fallback with
ReflectionTypeLoadExceptionhandling, caching, and localized failure for missing types) looks good and matches the PR intent. One optional improvement is to catchSystem.ArgumentExceptionfrom[System.Enum]::Parse()and rethrow viaNew-InvalidOperationExceptionwith a localized message so callers see consistent, module‑style errors when the value string is not a valid member for the resolved enum type.Optional localized error handling around
Enum.Parse- return [System.Enum]::Parse($enumType, $Value, $true) + try + { + return [System.Enum]::Parse($enumType, $Value, $true) + } + catch [System.ArgumentException] + { + New-InvalidOperationException -Message ( + $this.localizedData.ConvertToSmoEnumType_FailedToParseValue -f $Value, $fullTypeName + ) + }(You’d also add a
ConvertToSmoEnumType_FailedToParseValueentry toSqlResourceBase.strings.psd1.)CHANGELOG.md (1)
201-204: Consider markingDSC_SqlDatabaseremoval explicitly as a breaking change.Removing the legacy MOF‑based
DSC_SqlDatabaseresource is user‑visible and can break existing configurations. To match how other breaking removals are called out elsewhere in the changelog, you might want to prefix this bullet withBREAKING CHANGE:.Optional wording tweak
-- `DSC_SqlDatabase` - - Removed the legacy MOF-based resource. Use the new class-based `SqlDatabase` - resource instead - ([issue #2174](https://github.com/dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc/issues/2174)). +- BREAKING CHANGE: `DSC_SqlDatabase` + - Removed the legacy MOF-based resource. Use the new class-based `SqlDatabase` + resource instead + ([issue #2174](https://github.com/dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc/issues/2174)).
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Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resources must inherit from `SqlResourceBase`
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Learning: Applies to **/tests/Integration/**/*.ps1 : Integration tests: use `Connect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine` for SQL Server DB session with correct CI credentials, and always follow with `Disconnect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine`
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Add `InstanceName`, `ServerName`, and `Credential` to `$this.ExcludeDscProperties` in Database Engine resources
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resource constructor format: `MyResourceName() : base () { }` without $PSScriptRoot parameter
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.tests.ps1 : When unit tests test classes or commands containing SMO types like `[Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.*]`, ensure they are properly stubbed in SMO.cs
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must inherit from `ResourceBase` class from the DscResource.Base module
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learning: Applies to source/Classes/*.ps1 : DSC resources should always be created as class-based resources
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.ps1 : Format public commands as `{Verb}-SqlDsc{Noun}` following PowerShell naming conventions
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must implement required methods: `Get()`, `Test()`, `Set()`, `GetCurrentState()`, and `Modify()` following the specified pattern
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must use `[Nullable[{FullTypeName}]]` syntax for value-type properties (e.g., `[Nullable[System.Int32]]`)
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learning: Applies to source/Enum/*.ps1 : Enums should be located in `source/Enum/{DependencyGroupNumber}.{EnumName}.ps1`
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resources must inherit from `SqlResourceBase`
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1CHANGELOG.mdsource/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must use `[Nullable[{FullTypeName}]]` syntax for value-type properties (e.g., `[Nullable[System.Int32]]`)
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1CHANGELOG.mdsource/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: After changing SMO stub types in SMO.cs, run tests in a new PowerShell session for changes to take effect
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resource constructor format: `MyResourceName() : base () { }` without $PSScriptRoot parameter
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-08-28T17:12:44.232Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2150
File: source/Classes/020.SqlAgentAlert.ps1:141-150
Timestamp: 2025-08-28T17:12:44.232Z
Learning: For SqlServerDsc resources that inherit SqlResourceBase, the constructor pattern should be `MyResourceName() : base () { }` without the $PSScriptRoot parameter, as specified in the SqlServerDsc-specific guidelines which override the general DSC community guidelines.
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Add `InstanceName`, `ServerName`, and `Credential` to `$this.ExcludeDscProperties` in Database Engine resources
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.mdsource/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.ps1 : Format public commands as `{Verb}-SqlDsc{Noun}` following PowerShell naming conventions
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/Integration/**/*.ps1 : Integration tests: use `Connect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine` for SQL Server DB session with correct CI credentials, and always follow with `Disconnect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine`
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.mdsource/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use localized strings for all messages including Write-Verbose, Write-Error, and other messaging commands
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-12-10T20:07:45.822Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2367
File: source/en-US/SqlServerDsc.strings.psd1:489-498
Timestamp: 2025-12-10T20:07:45.822Z
Learning: In SqlServerDsc (and DSC Community modules), localization string error codes may have gaps in their sequential numbering (e.g., RSDD0001, RSDD0003) when strings are removed over time. Never suggest renumbering localization keys to make them sequential. QA tests safeguard against missing or extra localization string keys.
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-10-03T15:27:24.417Z
Learnt from: Borgquite
Repo: dsccommunity/UpdateServicesDsc PR: 78
File: source/DSCResources/MSFT_UpdateServicesComputerTargetGroup/MSFT_UpdateServicesComputerTargetGroup.psm1:9-22
Timestamp: 2025-10-03T15:27:24.417Z
Learning: In the UpdateServicesDsc repository, MOF-based DSC resources follow a minimal comment-based help convention that includes only .SYNOPSIS and .PARAMETER sections. The .DESCRIPTION, .INPUTS, and .OUTPUTS sections are intentionally omitted, even though functions have [OutputType()] attributes. This is consistent across all existing DSC resources: MSFT_UpdateServicesServer, MSFT_UpdateServicesCleanup, and MSFT_UpdateServicesApprovalRule.
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-22T17:36:09.703Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2343
File: source/Classes/004.DatabaseFileGroupSpec.ps1:5-34
Timestamp: 2025-11-22T17:36:09.703Z
Learning: The comment-based help requirements for ## Requirements and ## Known issues sections only apply to class-based DSC resources (classes decorated with [DscResource(...)]) in source/Classes/**/*.ps1, not to regular helper classes, DTO classes, or specification classes in the same directory.
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.mdsource/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/020.*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must use the file naming pattern `source/Classes/020.{ResourceName}.ps1`
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.mdsource/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use `New-InvalidOperationException` for invalid operation errors instead of `throw` in MOF-based DSC resources
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.mdsource/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must include comment-based help with .DESCRIPTION section containing Requirements and Known issues sections with a link to all open issues on GitHub
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must inherit from `ResourceBase` class from the DscResource.Base module
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.mdsource/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use `New-InvalidDataException` for invalid data errors instead of `throw` in MOF-based DSC resources
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.mdsource/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.tests.ps1 : Add `$env:SqlServerDscCI = $true` in `BeforeAll` block and remove in `AfterAll` block of unit tests
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:31.910Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-integration-tests.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:31.910Z
Learning: Applies to tests/Integration/**/*.Integration.Tests.ps1 : Call commands with `-Force` parameter where applicable to avoid prompting
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:31.910Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-integration-tests.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:31.910Z
Learning: Applies to tests/Integration/**/*.Integration.Tests.ps1 : Use `Get-ComputerName` for computer names in CI environments
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:31.910Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-integration-tests.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:31.910Z
Learning: Applies to tests/Integration/Commands/*.Integration.Tests.ps1 : Location for Commands integration tests: `tests/Integration/Commands/{CommandName}.Integration.Tests.ps1`
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learning: Applies to tests/Integration/Commands/*.Integration.Tests.ps1 : Integration tests for commands should be located in `tests/Integration/Commands/{CommandName}.Integration.Tests.ps1`
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:31.910Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-integration-tests.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:31.910Z
Learning: Applies to tests/Integration/**/*.Integration.Tests.ps1 : Integration tests must include the required setup block with BeforeDiscovery that imports DscResource.Test module and BeforeAll that imports the module being tested
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-08-09T19:29:36.323Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/DscResource.Test PR: 167
File: source/Private/Test-FileContainsClassResource.ps1:44-56
Timestamp: 2025-08-09T19:29:36.323Z
Learning: In the DscResource.Test repository, DSC resource attributes are consistently written as `[DscResource(...)]` rather than using variations like `[DscResourceAttribute()]` or fully qualified names like `[Microsoft.PowerShell.DesiredStateConfiguration.DscResource()]`. The Test-FileContainsClassResource function should focus on detecting the standard `[DscResource(...)]` pattern that is actually used in the codebase.
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learning: Check DscResource.Common before creating private functions
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources may optionally implement methods: `AssertProperties()` and `NormalizeProperties()` following the specified pattern
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.mdsource/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use `New-ArgumentException` for argument-related errors instead of `throw` in MOF-based DSC resources
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.mdsource/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Unused mandatory parameters in `Set-TargetResource` and `Test-TargetResource` should include "Not used in <function_name>" in the help comment
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must implement required methods: `Get()`, `Test()`, `Set()`, `GetCurrentState()`, and `Modify()` following the specified pattern
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.mdsource/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Every DSC resource must define the three required functions: `Get-TargetResource`, `Set-TargetResource`, and `Test-TargetResource`
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:57:47.617Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/copilot-instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:57:47.617Z
Learning: SqlServerDsc-specific guidelines and requirements override general project guidelines and requirements
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.tests.ps1 : When unit tests test classes or commands containing SMO types like `[Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.*]`, ensure they are properly stubbed in SMO.cs
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-10-19T10:33:22.772Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2309
File: tests/Integration/Commands/Initialize-SqlDscRebuildDatabase.Integration.Tests.ps1:132-148
Timestamp: 2025-10-19T10:33:22.772Z
Learning: In SqlServerDsc integration tests, when connecting via Connect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine using a local Windows account (e.g., 'SqlAdmin'), use the plain username format without computer/domain prefix. This is Windows Authentication with a local account. The NetBIOS format (e.g., 'COMPUTER\SqlAdmin') is only used for SqlSysAdminAccounts during SQL Server setup/rebuild and will throw an exception if used with Connect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine for local Windows accounts.
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.tests.ps1 : In unit tests: use SMO stub types from SMO.cs, never mock SMO types
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-08-17T10:13:30.079Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2136
File: source/Public/Remove-SqlDscLogin.ps1:104-108
Timestamp: 2025-08-17T10:13:30.079Z
Learning: In SqlServerDsc unit tests, SMO object stubs (like Login objects) should have properly mocked Parent properties with correct Server stub types and valid InstanceName values, rather than handling null Parent scenarios in production code.
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-10-12T12:10:48.625Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2303
File: tests/Integration/Commands/PostInstallationConfiguration.Integration.Tests.ps1:127-143
Timestamp: 2025-10-12T12:10:48.625Z
Learning: For the SqlServerDsc module integration tests, ForceEncryption should not be enabled on the SQL Server instance (DSCSQLTEST) because the module needs to test both encrypted and non-encrypted connection scenarios in CI.
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-pester.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.[Tt]ests.ps1 : All public commands and class-based resources must have integration tests
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must implement a required constructor with signature `ResourceName () : base ($PSScriptRoot)` and populate `$this.ExcludeDscProperties` array
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learning: Applies to source/Classes/*.ps1 : DSC resources should always be created as class-based resources
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must be decorated with `[DscResource(RunAsCredential = 'Optional')]` or `[DscResource(RunAsCredential = 'Mandatory')]` based on requirements
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Avoid hardcoded computer names, use cross-platform `Get-ComputerName` instead of `$env:COMPUTERNAME`
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must use `New-*Exception` commands (such as `New-InvalidDataException`, `New-ArgumentException`, `New-InvalidOperationException`, `New-ObjectNotFoundException`, `New-InvalidResultException`, `New-NotImplementedException`) instead of `throw` for terminating errors in classes
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use `New-InvalidResultException` for invalid result errors instead of `throw` in MOF-based DSC resources
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use `New-NotImplementedException` for not implemented errors instead of `throw` in MOF-based DSC resources
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use `New-ObjectNotFoundException` for object not found errors instead of `throw` in MOF-based DSC resources
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Use `$PSCmdlet.ThrowTerminatingError()` for terminating errors (except for classes), use relevant error category, in try-catch include exception with localized message
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : For error handling, use `New-Exception` instead of `[System.Exception]::new(...)`
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-08-17T10:48:15.384Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2136
File: source/suffix.ps1:24-24
Timestamp: 2025-08-17T10:48:15.384Z
Learning: In source/suffix.ps1, the Write-Verbose message in the catch block for Import-SqlDscPreferredModule does not need localization because the exception message from Import-SqlDscPreferredModule is already localized by that command, making it an edge case exception to the localization guidelines.
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use `try/catch` blocks to handle exceptions in MOF-based DSC resources
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must use `try/catch` blocks for exception handling in classes
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Avoid empty catch blocks (instead use `-ErrorAction SilentlyContinue`)
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : In catch blocks with `Write-Error`, pass original exception using `-Exception` and always use `return` after `Write-Error` to avoid further processing
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-08-30T18:18:31.528Z
Learnt from: dan-hughes
Repo: dsccommunity/ActiveDirectoryCSDsc PR: 158
File: source/Classes/020.AdcsOnlineResponder.ps1:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-08-30T18:18:31.528Z
Learning: For ADCS resources in ActiveDirectoryCSDsc, when catching exceptions from Install-Adcs* commands to determine installation state, use string matching on the exception message (e.g., `$_.Exception.ToString() -match 'OnlineResponderSetupException$'`) instead of catching specific exception types. This avoids dependency on importing types that may not be available in all environments like CI systems or DSC authoring machines.
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Place two newlines after closing brace (one if followed by another brace or continuation)
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Place one newline after opening brace
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Place newline before opening brace (except variable assignments)
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : No spaces on empty lines
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : End files with only one blank line
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : No line shall have trailing whitespace
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : No commented-out code
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Maximum two consecutive newlines
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Never use backtick as line continuation in production code
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Multi-line comments: use `<# Comment #>` format (opening and closing brackets on own line with indented text)
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-08-28T17:10:34.765Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2150
File: source/Classes/020.SqlAgentAlert.ps1:198-217
Timestamp: 2025-08-28T17:10:34.765Z
Learning: DSC properties with default values (e.g., `$Ensure = 'Present'`) are always present in the properties hashtable passed to validation methods, even when not explicitly specified by the user.
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-08-22T12:52:21.092Z
Learnt from: ChristophHannappel
Repo: dsccommunity/SharePointDsc PR: 1457
File: SharePointDsc/DSCResources/MSFT_SPFarm/MSFT_SPFarm.psm1:332-342
Timestamp: 2025-08-22T12:52:21.092Z
Learning: In SharePointDsc SPFarm resource, null values are acceptable for the DatabaseConnectionEncryption and DatabaseServerCertificateHostName parameters returned by Get-SPDscConfigDBConnectionEncryption, as these follow standard DSC patterns for representing unset or non-applicable properties in the current state.
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source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
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CHANGELOG.md (12)
10-14: SqlDatabase Unreleased entry reads clearly and matches the new resource.The Added entry succinctly explains the new class‑based
SqlDatabaseresource and links to the tracking issue using the expected[issue #…]format; no changes needed.
95-100: SqlResourceBase /ConvertToSmoEnumTypechangelog entry aligns with implementation.The description correctly captures that
ConvertToSmoEnumType()provides runtime SMO enum conversion with a default namespace and reuse across resources inheritingSqlResourceBase, and it’s linked to the right issue. No changes needed.
128-132: SqlRS retry‑logic fix is well documented.The new text clearly explains the added retry (up to 2 minutes) and the behavior on persistent status code 0, which will be useful when diagnosing flaky CI runs. Looks good.
183-185: New‑SqlDscDatabase boolean → SwitchParameter change entry is appropriate.The note about changing boolean database properties to
System.Management.Automation.SwitchParameterand tying it to issue#2190matches PowerShell best practices and is clearly phrased.
195-197: Set‑SqlDscDatabaseProperty boolean → SwitchParameter change entry is consistent.This mirrors the
New-SqlDscDatabasenote and keeps the behavior change visible in the Unreleased → Fixed section. No further adjustments needed.
230-231: Azure service‑tier parameter removal note looks correct.The clarification that Azure service tier/SLO changes now belong in
Set-AzSqlDatabaseis clear and keeps the scope ofSet-SqlDscDatabasePropertyfocused. No changes needed.
258-261: New‑SqlDscFileGroup changelog entry is clear.The Added bullet accurately describes
New-SqlDscFileGroupand the optional Database parameter behavior; it’s consistent with the surrounding entries.
284-286: IsLedger creation‑time behavior for New‑SqlDscDatabase is well documented.The note correctly states that
IsLedgeris only settable at creation time and references the tracking issue; this aligns with the design constraints for ledger databases.
305-307: Complete‑SqlDscImage integration test entry is consistent with test layout.The description of the prepared‑image pipeline job and its relationship to
Install-SqlDscServer -PrepareImagematches the existing test structure; no edit needed.
1416-1417: Minor reflow of Test‑ServiceAccountRequirePassword removal entry is fine.The wrapped link formatting remains valid Markdown and continues to document the move to
Test-AccountRequirePasswordin DscResource.Common. No issues here.
1657-1658: SqlServerNetwork deprecation wording tweak is harmless.The rewrapped text still clearly points to
SqlProtocolandSqlProtocolTcpIpas replacements and keeps the original intent intact.
2633-2634: Historical note about CONTRIBUTING.md link fix is acceptable.The entry documenting the old change to point CONTRIBUTING.md at the correct branch is self‑contained historical context; no adjustment needed.
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139-172: Improve OUTPUTS section format in comment-based help.The OUTPUTS section should follow the required format with the type on one line and description on the next.
📝 Suggested format improvement
.OUTPUTS - The SMO enum value. + System.Object + + Returns the SMO enum value of the specified type.As per coding guidelines, the OUTPUTS section should list each return type with proper formatting.
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**/*.ps1: Format public commands as{Verb}-SqlDsc{Noun}following PowerShell naming conventions
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source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1: DSC class-based resources must be decorated with[DscResource(RunAsCredential = 'Optional')]or[DscResource(RunAsCredential = 'Mandatory')]based on requirements
DSC class-based resources must inherit fromResourceBaseclass from the DscResource.Base module
DSC class-based resources must use[Nullable[{FullTypeName}]]syntax for value-type properties (e.g.,[Nullable[System.Int32]])
DSC class-based resources must implement a required constructor with signatureResourceName () : base ($PSScriptRoot)and populate$this.ExcludeDscPropertiesarray
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DSC class-based resources must usetry/catchblocks for exception handling in classes
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source/Classes/020.{ResourceName}.ps1- Decoration:
[DscResource(RunAsCredential = 'Optional')](replace with'Mandatory'if required)- Inheritance: Must inherit
ResourceBase(part of module DscResource.Base)$this.localizedDatahashtable auto-populated byResourceBasefrom localization file- value-type properties: Use
[Nullable[{FullTypeName}]](e.g.,[Nullable[System.Int32]])Required constructor
MyResourceName () : base ($PSScriptRoot) { # Property names where state cannot be enforced, e.g. IsSingleInstance, Force $this.ExcludeDscProperties = @() }Required Method Pattern
[MyResourceName] Get() { # Call base implementation to get current state $currentState = ([ResourceBase] $this).Get() # If needed, post-processing on current state that can not be handled by GetCurrentState() return $currentState } [System.Boolean] Test() { # Call base implementation to test current state $inDesiredState = ([ResourceBase] $this).Test() # If needed, post-processing on test result that can not be handled by base Test() return $inDesiredState } [void] Set() { # Call base implementation to set desired state ([ResourceBase] $this).Set() # If needed, additional state changes that can not be handled by Modify() } hidden [System.Collections.Hashtable] GetCurrentState([System.Collections.Hashtable] $properties) { # Always return current state as hashtable, $properties contains key properties } hidden [void] Modify([System.Collections.Hashtable] $properties) { # Always set desired state, $properties contain those that must change state }Optional Method Pattern
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source/**/*.ps1: Localize all Write-Debug, Write-Verbose, Write-Error, Write-Warning and $PSCmdlet.ThrowTerminatingError() messages in PowerShell scripts
Use localized string keys from $script:localizedData, not hardcoded strings, in diagnostic messages
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- Assume
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ConvertFrom-StringData @' KeyName = Message with {0} placeholder. (PREFIX0001) '@String IDs
- Format:
(PREFIX####)- PREFIX: First letter of each word in class or function name (SqlSetup → SS, Get-SqlDscDatabase → GSDD)
- Number: Sequential from 0001
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source/Classes/*.ps1: Classes should be located insource/Classes/{DependencyGroupNumber}.{ClassName}.ps1
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**/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1}: Use descriptive names (3+ characters, no abbreviations) for functions, parameters, variables, and classes
Functions: Use PascalCase with Verb-Noun format using approved verbs
Parameters: Use PascalCase naming
Variables: Use camelCase naming
Keywords: Use lower-case
Classes: Use PascalCase naming
Include scope for script/global/environment variables:$script:,$global:,$env:
Use 4 spaces for indentation (no tabs)
Use one space around operators:$a = 1 + 2
Use one space between type and variable:[String] $name
Use one space between keyword and parenthesis:if ($condition)
No spaces on empty lines
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Place one newline after opening brace
Place two newlines after closing brace (one if followed by another brace or continuation)
Use single quotes unless variable expansion is needed:'text'vs"text $variable"
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Do not use the unary comma operator (,) in return statements to force an array
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Always add comment-based help to all functions and scripts with SYNOPSIS, DESCRIPTION (40+ chars), PARAMETER, and EXAMPLE sections before function/class
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Class files: Use
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- Command: Public command
- Function: Private function
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Build & Test Workflow Requirements
- Run PowerShell script files from repository root
- Setup build and test environment (once per
pwshsession):./build.ps1 -Tasks noop- Build project before running tests:
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tests/Integration/Commands/{CommandName}.Integration.Tests.ps1Requirements
- Follow instructions over existing code patterns
- Follow PowerShell style and test guideline instructions strictly
- Always update CHANGELOG.md Unreleased section
- Localize all strings using string keys; remove any orphaned string keys
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- Parameters: PascalCase
- Variables: camelCase
- Keywords: lower-case
- Classes: PascalCase
- Include scope for script/global/environment variables:
$script:,$global:,$env:File naming
- Class files:
###.ClassName.ps1format (e.g.001.SqlReason.ps1,004.StartupParameters.ps1)Formatting
Indentation & Spacing
- Use 4 spaces (no tabs)
- One space around operators:
$a = 1 + 2- One space between type and variable:
[String] $name- One space between keyword and parenthesis:
if ($condition)- No spaces on empty lines
- Try to limit lines to 120 characters
Braces
- Newline before opening brace (except variable assignments)
- One newline after opening brace
- Two newlines after closing brace (one if followed by another brace or continuation)
Quotes
- Use single quotes unless variable expansion is needed:
'text'vs"text $variable"Arrays
- Single line:
@('one', 'two', 'three')- Multi-line: each element on separate line with proper indentation
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@{}- Each property on separate line with proper indentation
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Files:
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🧠 Learnings (6)
📓 Common learnings
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resources must inherit from `SqlResourceBase`
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/Integration/**/*.ps1 : Integration tests: use `Connect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine` for SQL Server DB session with correct CI credentials, and always follow with `Disconnect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine`
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Add `InstanceName`, `ServerName`, and `Credential` to `$this.ExcludeDscProperties` in Database Engine resources
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resource constructor format: `MyResourceName() : base () { }` without $PSScriptRoot parameter
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.ps1 : Format public commands as `{Verb}-SqlDsc{Noun}` following PowerShell naming conventions
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must inherit from `ResourceBase` class from the DscResource.Base module
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.tests.ps1 : When unit tests test classes or commands containing SMO types like `[Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.*]`, ensure they are properly stubbed in SMO.cs
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learning: Applies to source/Classes/*.ps1 : DSC resources should always be created as class-based resources
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use `New-InvalidOperationException` for invalid operation errors instead of `throw` in MOF-based DSC resources
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must implement required methods: `Get()`, `Test()`, `Set()`, `GetCurrentState()`, and `Modify()` following the specified pattern
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learning: Applies to source/Enum/*.ps1 : Enums should be located in `source/Enum/{DependencyGroupNumber}.{EnumName}.ps1`
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resources must inherit from `SqlResourceBase`
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must use `[Nullable[{FullTypeName}]]` syntax for value-type properties (e.g., `[Nullable[System.Int32]]`)
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resource constructor format: `MyResourceName() : base () { }` without $PSScriptRoot parameter
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-08-28T17:12:44.232Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2150
File: source/Classes/020.SqlAgentAlert.ps1:141-150
Timestamp: 2025-08-28T17:12:44.232Z
Learning: For SqlServerDsc resources that inherit SqlResourceBase, the constructor pattern should be `MyResourceName() : base () { }` without the $PSScriptRoot parameter, as specified in the SqlServerDsc-specific guidelines which override the general DSC community guidelines.
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
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46-47: LGTM! Well-implemented type cache.The static cache using
Dictionary[String, Type]is an efficient approach to avoid repeated assembly scanning for enum type resolution. The hidden visibility and static scope are appropriate for this internal optimization.
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source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1 (1)
242-242: Consider adding error handling for invalid enum values.While
[System.Enum]::Parse()will throw an appropriate exception if the value is invalid, wrapping it in a try-catch to provide a localized error message would be more consistent with the type resolution error handling above (lines 235-240) and improve the user experience.🔎 Proposed enhancement with better error messaging
First, add a localized string to
source/en-US/SqlResourceBase.strings.psd1:ConvertToSmoEnumType_InvalidEnumValue = The value '{0}' is not valid for type '{1}'. (SRB0002)Then update the code:
- return [System.Enum]::Parse($enumType, $Value, $true) + try + { + return [System.Enum]::Parse($enumType, $Value, $true) + } + catch + { + New-InvalidOperationException -Message ( + $this.localizedData.ConvertToSmoEnumType_InvalidEnumValue -f $Value, $fullTypeName + ) + }
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**/*.ps1: Format public commands as{Verb}-SqlDsc{Noun}following PowerShell naming conventions
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Files:
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📄 CodeRabbit inference engine (.github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md)
source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1: DSC class-based resources must be decorated with[DscResource(RunAsCredential = 'Optional')]or[DscResource(RunAsCredential = 'Mandatory')]based on requirements
DSC class-based resources must inherit fromResourceBaseclass from the DscResource.Base module
DSC class-based resources must use[Nullable[{FullTypeName}]]syntax for value-type properties (e.g.,[Nullable[System.Int32]])
DSC class-based resources must implement a required constructor with signatureResourceName () : base ($PSScriptRoot)and populate$this.ExcludeDscPropertiesarray
DSC class-based resources must implement required methods:Get(),Test(),Set(),GetCurrentState(), andModify()following the specified pattern
DSC class-based resources may optionally implement methods:AssertProperties()andNormalizeProperties()following the specified pattern
DSC class-based resources must include comment-based help with .DESCRIPTION section containing Requirements and Known issues sections with a link to all open issues on GitHub
DSC class-based resources must usetry/catchblocks for exception handling in classes
DSC class-based resources must useNew-*Exceptioncommands (such asNew-InvalidDataException,New-ArgumentException,New-InvalidOperationException,New-ObjectNotFoundException,New-InvalidResultException,New-NotImplementedException) instead ofthrowfor terminating errors in classes
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[DscResource(...)]decoration only.Requirements
- File:
source/Classes/020.{ResourceName}.ps1- Decoration:
[DscResource(RunAsCredential = 'Optional')](replace with'Mandatory'if required)- Inheritance: Must inherit
ResourceBase(part of module DscResource.Base)$this.localizedDatahashtable auto-populated byResourceBasefrom localization file- value-type properties: Use
[Nullable[{FullTypeName}]](e.g.,[Nullable[System.Int32]])Required constructor
MyResourceName () : base ($PSScriptRoot) { # Property names where state cannot be enforced, e.g. IsSingleInstance, Force $this.ExcludeDscProperties = @() }Required Method Pattern
[MyResourceName] Get() { # Call base implementation to get current state $currentState = ([ResourceBase] $this).Get() # If needed, post-processing on current state that can not be handled by GetCurrentState() return $currentState } [System.Boolean] Test() { # Call base implementation to test current state $inDesiredState = ([ResourceBase] $this).Test() # If needed, post-processing on test result that can not be handled by base Test() return $inDesiredState } [void] Set() { # Call base implementation to set desired state ([ResourceBase] $this).Set() # If needed, additional state changes that can not be handled by Modify() } hidden [System.Collections.Hashtable] GetCurrentState([System.Collections.Hashtable] $properties) { # Always return current state as hashtable, $properties contains key properties } hidden [void] Modify([System.Collections.Hashtable] $properties) { # Always set desired state, $properties contain those that must change state }Optional Method Pattern
hidden [void] AssertProperties([System.Collections.Hashtable] $properties) { # Validate user-provided properties, $p...
Files:
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source/**/*.ps1
📄 CodeRabbit inference engine (.github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-localization.instructions.md)
source/**/*.ps1: Localize all Write-Debug, Write-Verbose, Write-Error, Write-Warning and $PSCmdlet.ThrowTerminatingError() messages in PowerShell scripts
Use localized string keys from $script:localizedData, not hardcoded strings, in diagnostic messages
Reference localized strings using the syntax: Write-Verbose -Message ($script:localizedData.KeyName -f $value1)Localize all strings using string keys; remove any orphaned string keys
Files:
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- Use localized string keys, not hardcoded strings
- Assume
$script:localizedDatais availableString Files
- Commands/functions:
source/en-US/{MyModuleName}.strings.psd1- Class resources:
source/en-US/{ResourceClassName}.strings.psd1Key Naming Patterns
- Format:
Verb_FunctionName_Action(underscore separators), e.g.Get_Database_ConnectingToDatabaseString Format
ConvertFrom-StringData @' KeyName = Message with {0} placeholder. (PREFIX0001) '@String IDs
- Format:
(PREFIX####)- PREFIX: First letter of each word in class or function name (SqlSetup → SS, Get-SqlDscDatabase → GSDD)
- Number: Sequential from 0001
Usage
Write-Verbose -Message ($script:localizedData.KeyName -f $value1)
Files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
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📄 CodeRabbit inference engine (.github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines.instructions.md)
source/Classes/*.ps1: Classes should be located insource/Classes/{DependencyGroupNumber}.{ClassName}.ps1
DSC resources should always be created as class-based resources
Files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
**/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1}
📄 CodeRabbit inference engine (.github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md)
**/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1}: Use descriptive names (3+ characters, no abbreviations) for functions, parameters, variables, and classes
Functions: Use PascalCase with Verb-Noun format using approved verbs
Parameters: Use PascalCase naming
Variables: Use camelCase naming
Keywords: Use lower-case
Classes: Use PascalCase naming
Include scope for script/global/environment variables:$script:,$global:,$env:
Use 4 spaces for indentation (no tabs)
Use one space around operators:$a = 1 + 2
Use one space between type and variable:[String] $name
Use one space between keyword and parenthesis:if ($condition)
No spaces on empty lines
Limit lines to 120 characters
Place newline before opening brace (except variable assignments)
Place one newline after opening brace
Place two newlines after closing brace (one if followed by another brace or continuation)
Use single quotes unless variable expansion is needed:'text'vs"text $variable"
For single-line arrays use:@('one', 'two', 'three')
For multi-line arrays: place each element on separate line with proper indentation
Do not use the unary comma operator (,) in return statements to force an array
For empty hashtables use:@{}
For hashtables: place each property on separate line with proper indentation and use PascalCase for property names
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Multi-line comments: use<# Comment #>format (opening and closing brackets on own line with indented text)
No commented-out code
Always add comment-based help to all functions and scripts with SYNOPSIS, DESCRIPTION (40+ chars), PARAMETER, and EXAMPLE sections before function/class
Comment-based help indentation: keywords 4 spaces, text 8 spaces
Include examples in comment-based help for all parameter sets and combinations
INPUTS section in comment-based help: List each pipeline-accepted type as inline code with a 1-line description, repeat keyword for each input type, specifyNone.if there are no inp...
Files:
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**/[0-9][0-9][0-9].*.ps1
📄 CodeRabbit inference engine (.github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md)
Class files: Use
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Files:
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**
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**: # DSC Community GuidelinesTerminology
- Command: Public command
- Function: Private function
- Resource: DSC class-based resource
Build & Test Workflow Requirements
- Run PowerShell script files from repository root
- Setup build and test environment (once per
pwshsession):./build.ps1 -Tasks noop- Build project before running tests:
./build.ps1 -Tasks build- Always run tests in new
pwshsession:Invoke-Pester -Path @({test paths}) -Output DetailedFile Organization
- Public commands:
source/Public/{CommandName}.ps1- Private functions:
source/Private/{FunctionName}.ps1- Classes:
source/Classes/{DependencyGroupNumber}.{ClassName}.ps1- Enums:
source/Enum/{DependencyGroupNumber}.{EnumName}.ps1- Unit tests:
tests/Unit/{Classes|Public|Private}/{Name}.Tests.ps1- Integration tests:
tests/Integration/Commands/{CommandName}.Integration.Tests.ps1Requirements
- Follow instructions over existing code patterns
- Follow PowerShell style and test guideline instructions strictly
- Always update CHANGELOG.md Unreleased section
- Localize all strings using string keys; remove any orphaned string keys
- Check DscResource.Common before creating private functions
- Separate reusable logic into private functions
- DSC resources should always be created as class-based resources
- Add unit tests for all commands/functions/resources
- Add integration tests for all public commands and resources
Files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
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- Use descriptive names (3+ characters, no abbreviations)
- Functions: PascalCase with Verb-Noun format using approved verbs
- Parameters: PascalCase
- Variables: camelCase
- Keywords: lower-case
- Classes: PascalCase
- Include scope for script/global/environment variables:
$script:,$global:,$env:File naming
- Class files:
###.ClassName.ps1format (e.g.001.SqlReason.ps1,004.StartupParameters.ps1)Formatting
Indentation & Spacing
- Use 4 spaces (no tabs)
- One space around operators:
$a = 1 + 2- One space between type and variable:
[String] $name- One space between keyword and parenthesis:
if ($condition)- No spaces on empty lines
- Try to limit lines to 120 characters
Braces
- Newline before opening brace (except variable assignments)
- One newline after opening brace
- Two newlines after closing brace (one if followed by another brace or continuation)
Quotes
- Use single quotes unless variable expansion is needed:
'text'vs"text $variable"Arrays
- Single line:
@('one', 'two', 'three')- Multi-line: each element on separate line with proper indentation
- Do not use the unary comma operator (
,) in return statements to force
an arrayHashtables
- Empty:
@{}- Each property on separate line with proper indentation
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Comments
- Single line:
# Comment(capitalized, on own line)- Multi-line:
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Comment-based help
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Files:
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🧠 Learnings (15)
📓 Common learnings
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resources must inherit from `SqlResourceBase`
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/Integration/**/*.ps1 : Integration tests: use `Connect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine` for SQL Server DB session with correct CI credentials, and always follow with `Disconnect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine`
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.tests.ps1 : When unit tests test classes or commands containing SMO types like `[Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.*]`, ensure they are properly stubbed in SMO.cs
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.ps1 : Format public commands as `{Verb}-SqlDsc{Noun}` following PowerShell naming conventions
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Add `InstanceName`, `ServerName`, and `Credential` to `$this.ExcludeDscProperties` in Database Engine resources
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resources must inherit from `SqlResourceBase`
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learning: Applies to source/Enum/*.ps1 : Enums should be located in `source/Enum/{DependencyGroupNumber}.{EnumName}.ps1`
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use `try/catch` blocks to handle exceptions in MOF-based DSC resources
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-08-30T18:18:31.528Z
Learnt from: dan-hughes
Repo: dsccommunity/ActiveDirectoryCSDsc PR: 158
File: source/Classes/020.AdcsOnlineResponder.ps1:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-08-30T18:18:31.528Z
Learning: For ADCS resources in ActiveDirectoryCSDsc, when catching exceptions from Install-Adcs* commands to determine installation state, use string matching on the exception message (e.g., `$_.Exception.ToString() -match 'OnlineResponderSetupException$'`) instead of catching specific exception types. This avoids dependency on importing types that may not be available in all environments like CI systems or DSC authoring machines.
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must use `try/catch` blocks for exception handling in classes
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Avoid empty catch blocks (instead use `-ErrorAction SilentlyContinue`)
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : For error handling, use `New-Exception` instead of `[System.Exception]::new(...)`
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : In catch blocks with `Write-Error`, pass original exception using `-Exception` and always use `return` after `Write-Error` to avoid further processing
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Use full type name when type casting
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Use `$PSCmdlet.ThrowTerminatingError()` for terminating errors (except for classes), use relevant error category, in try-catch include exception with localized message
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-08-17T10:48:15.384Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2136
File: source/suffix.ps1:24-24
Timestamp: 2025-08-17T10:48:15.384Z
Learning: In source/suffix.ps1, the Write-Verbose message in the catch block for Import-SqlDscPreferredModule does not need localization because the exception message from Import-SqlDscPreferredModule is already localized by that command, making it an edge case exception to the localization guidelines.
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resource constructor format: `MyResourceName() : base () { }` without $PSScriptRoot parameter
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-08-28T17:12:44.232Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2150
File: source/Classes/020.SqlAgentAlert.ps1:141-150
Timestamp: 2025-08-28T17:12:44.232Z
Learning: For SqlServerDsc resources that inherit SqlResourceBase, the constructor pattern should be `MyResourceName() : base () { }` without the $PSScriptRoot parameter, as specified in the SqlServerDsc-specific guidelines which override the general DSC community guidelines.
Applied to files:
source/Classes/011.SqlResourceBase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-10-08T05:21:23.551Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2296
File: source/Private/ConvertTo-SqlDscAuditCreateParameters.ps1:62-68
Timestamp: 2025-10-08T05:21:23.551Z
Learning: In Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.AuditFileSizeUnit enum, the values are `Mb`, `Gb`, and `Tb` (not `MB`, `GB`, `TB`). PowerShell's case-insensitive switch allows matching 'MB'/'GB'/'TB' against the enum's string representation.
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46-47: LGTM! Effective caching strategy.The static cache for resolved enum types is well-implemented and will improve performance by avoiding repeated assembly scanning.
139-143: LGTM! Clean delegation pattern.The default namespace overload provides a convenient API while maintaining flexibility through the second overload.
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📓 Common learnings
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resources must inherit from `SqlResourceBase`
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/Integration/**/*.ps1 : Integration tests: use `Connect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine` for SQL Server DB session with correct CI credentials, and always follow with `Disconnect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine`
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Add `InstanceName`, `ServerName`, and `Credential` to `$this.ExcludeDscProperties` in Database Engine resources
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must inherit from `ResourceBase` class from the DscResource.Base module
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learning: Applies to source/Classes/*.ps1 : DSC resources should always be created as class-based resources
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.tests.ps1 : Add `$env:SqlServerDscCI = $true` in `BeforeAll` block and remove in `AfterAll` block of unit tests
Learnt from: dan-hughes
Repo: dsccommunity/UpdateServicesDsc PR: 85
File: source/en-US/UpdateServicesDsc.strings.psd1:1-2
Timestamp: 2025-10-04T21:33:23.022Z
Learning: In UpdateServicesDsc (and similar DSC modules), the module-level localization file (source/en-US/<ModuleName>.strings.psd1) can be empty when DSC resources have their own localization files in source/DSCResources/<ResourceName>/en-US/DSC_<ResourceName>.strings.psd1. Automated tests verify localization completeness for resources. Don't flag empty module-level localization files as issues when resources have separate localization.
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
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File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.tests.ps1 : When unit tests test classes or commands containing SMO types like `[Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.*]`, ensure they are properly stubbed in SMO.cs
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📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
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File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.tests.ps1 : In unit tests: use SMO stub types from SMO.cs, never mock SMO types
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📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learnt from: CR
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File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-pester.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.[Tt]ests.ps1 : Never use `Mock` inside `InModuleScope`-block
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📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T18:00:20.934Z
Learnt from: CR
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File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-unit-tests.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:00:20.934Z
Learning: Applies to tests/[Uu]nit/**/*.[Tt]ests.ps1 : Mock files using the `$TestDrive` variable (path to the test drive)
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Learning: Applies to **/*.[Tt]ests.ps1 : Mock variables prefix: 'mock'
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File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/Integration/**/*.ps1 : Integration tests: use `Connect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine` for SQL Server DB session with correct CI credentials, and always follow with `Disconnect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine`
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📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learnt from: CR
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File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-pester.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.[Tt]ests.ps1 : Mocking in `BeforeAll` (`BeforeEach` only when required)
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📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
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File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.tests.ps1 : Add `$env:SqlServerDscCI = $true` in `BeforeAll` block and remove in `AfterAll` block of unit tests
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📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
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Learning: After changing SMO stub types in SMO.cs, run tests in a new PowerShell session for changes to take effect
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📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learnt from: CR
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Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.[Tt]ests.ps1 : Set `$PSDefaultParameterValues` for `Mock:ModuleName`, `Should:ModuleName`, `InModuleScope:ModuleName`
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📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learnt from: CR
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File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-pester.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.[Tt]ests.ps1 : Omit `-MockWith` when returning `$null`
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📚 Learning: 2025-08-17T10:13:30.079Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2136
File: source/Public/Remove-SqlDscLogin.ps1:104-108
Timestamp: 2025-08-17T10:13:30.079Z
Learning: In SqlServerDsc unit tests, SMO object stubs (like Login objects) should have properly mocked Parent properties with correct Server stub types and valid InstanceName values, rather than handling null Parent scenarios in production code.
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📚 Learning: 2025-10-10T14:01:42.703Z
Learnt from: dan-hughes
Repo: dsccommunity/UpdateServicesDsc PR: 86
File: tests/Unit/MSFT_UpdateServicesServer.Tests.ps1:6-45
Timestamp: 2025-10-10T14:01:42.703Z
Learning: For script-based (MOF) DSC resources in UpdateServicesDsc, unit tests should use Initialize-TestEnvironment with variables $script:dscModuleName and $script:dscResourceName, and set -ResourceType 'Mof'. This differs from class-based resource tests which use the simpler $script:moduleName template without Initialize-TestEnvironment.
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101-129: Mock implementation pattern is correct.The use of
InModuleScopeto createDatabaseFileSpecandDatabaseFileGroupSpecobjects is the correct approach for mocking commands that return internal PowerShell class types. This avoids type conflicts between test scope and module scope.
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🧠 Learnings (21)
📓 Common learnings
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resources must inherit from `SqlResourceBase`
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/Integration/**/*.ps1 : Integration tests: use `Connect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine` for SQL Server DB session with correct CI credentials, and always follow with `Disconnect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine`
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Add `InstanceName`, `ServerName`, and `Credential` to `$this.ExcludeDscProperties` in Database Engine resources
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learning: Applies to source/Classes/*.ps1 : DSC resources should always be created as class-based resources
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must inherit from `ResourceBase` class from the DscResource.Base module
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.ps1 : Format public commands as `{Verb}-SqlDsc{Noun}` following PowerShell naming conventions
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must implement required methods: `Get()`, `Test()`, `Set()`, `GetCurrentState()`, and `Modify()` following the specified pattern
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resource constructor format: `MyResourceName() : base () { }` without $PSScriptRoot parameter
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.tests.ps1 : Add `$env:SqlServerDscCI = $true` in `BeforeAll` block and remove in `AfterAll` block of unit tests
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.tests.ps1 : Add `$env:SqlServerDscCI = $true` in `BeforeAll` block and remove in `AfterAll` block of unit tests
Applied to files:
tests/Unit/Public/New-SqlDscDatabaseSnapshot.Tests.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/Integration/**/*.ps1 : Integration tests: use `Connect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine` for SQL Server DB session with correct CI credentials, and always follow with `Disconnect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine`
Applied to files:
tests/Unit/Public/New-SqlDscDatabaseSnapshot.Tests.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T18:00:20.934Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-unit-tests.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:00:20.934Z
Learning: Applies to tests/[Uu]nit/**/*.[Tt]ests.ps1 : Use the exact setup block with BeforeDiscovery, BeforeAll, and AfterAll blocks including DscResource.Test module import and PSDefaultParameterValues configuration
Applied to files:
tests/Unit/Public/New-SqlDscDatabaseSnapshot.Tests.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:31.910Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-integration-tests.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:31.910Z
Learning: Applies to tests/Integration/**/*.Integration.Tests.ps1 : Integration tests must include the required setup block with BeforeDiscovery that imports DscResource.Test module and BeforeAll that imports the module being tested
Applied to files:
tests/Unit/Public/New-SqlDscDatabaseSnapshot.Tests.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.tests.ps1 : When unit tests test classes or commands containing SMO types like `[Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.*]`, ensure they are properly stubbed in SMO.cs
Applied to files:
tests/Unit/Public/New-SqlDscDatabaseSnapshot.Tests.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-pester.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.[Tt]ests.ps1 : Test code only inside `Describe` blocks
Applied to files:
tests/Unit/Public/New-SqlDscDatabaseSnapshot.Tests.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-pester.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.[Tt]ests.ps1 : Inside `It` blocks, assign unused return objects to `$null` (unless part of pipeline)
Applied to files:
tests/Unit/Public/New-SqlDscDatabaseSnapshot.Tests.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-pester.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.[Tt]ests.ps1 : Avoid unnecessary remove/recreate cycles
Applied to files:
tests/Unit/Public/New-SqlDscDatabaseSnapshot.Tests.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-pester.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.[Tt]ests.ps1 : Omit `-MockWith` when returning `$null`
Applied to files:
tests/Unit/Public/New-SqlDscDatabaseSnapshot.Tests.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-pester.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.[Tt]ests.ps1 : Mocking in `BeforeAll` (`BeforeEach` only when required)
Applied to files:
tests/Unit/Public/New-SqlDscDatabaseSnapshot.Tests.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.tests.ps1 : In unit tests: use SMO stub types from SMO.cs, never mock SMO types
Applied to files:
tests/Unit/Public/New-SqlDscDatabaseSnapshot.Tests.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-pester.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.[Tt]ests.ps1 : Never use `Mock` inside `InModuleScope`-block
Applied to files:
tests/Unit/Public/New-SqlDscDatabaseSnapshot.Tests.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-08-17T10:13:30.079Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2136
File: source/Public/Remove-SqlDscLogin.ps1:104-108
Timestamp: 2025-08-17T10:13:30.079Z
Learning: In SqlServerDsc unit tests, SMO object stubs (like Login objects) should have properly mocked Parent properties with correct Server stub types and valid InstanceName values, rather than handling null Parent scenarios in production code.
Applied to files:
tests/Unit/Public/New-SqlDscDatabaseSnapshot.Tests.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-pester.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.[Tt]ests.ps1 : Use nested `Context` blocks for complex scenarios
Applied to files:
tests/Unit/Public/New-SqlDscDatabaseSnapshot.Tests.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T18:56:46.759Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 1622
File: tests/Integration/DSC_SqlDatabase.Integration.Tests.ps1:1-30
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:56:46.759Z
Learning: Integration tests for MOF-based DSC resources (located in source/DSCResources/**) should use the Initialize-TestEnvironment pattern with -ResourceType 'Mof', not the BeforeDiscovery/BeforeAll pattern. The BeforeDiscovery/BeforeAll pattern is for class-based resources only.
Applied to files:
tests/Unit/Public/New-SqlDscDatabaseSnapshot.Tests.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T18:00:20.934Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-unit-tests.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:00:20.934Z
Learning: Applies to tests/[Uu]nit/**/*.[Tt]ests.ps1 : Mock files using the `$TestDrive` variable (path to the test drive)
Applied to files:
tests/Unit/Public/New-SqlDscDatabaseSnapshot.Tests.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-pester.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.[Tt]ests.ps1 : Mock variables prefix: 'mock'
Applied to files:
tests/Unit/Public/New-SqlDscDatabaseSnapshot.Tests.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resource constructor format: `MyResourceName() : base () { }` without $PSScriptRoot parameter
Applied to files:
tests/Unit/Public/New-SqlDscDatabaseSnapshot.Tests.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-pester.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:27.205Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.[Tt]ests.ps1 : Define `-ForEach` variables in `BeforeDiscovery` (close to usage)
Applied to files:
tests/Unit/Public/New-SqlDscDatabaseSnapshot.Tests.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:31.910Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-integration-tests.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:31.910Z
Learning: Applies to tests/Integration/**/*.Integration.Tests.ps1 : Avoid `ExpectedMessage` parameter for `Should -Throw` assertions in integration tests
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668-674: Add missing properties toExcludeDscProperties.Per SqlServerDsc guidelines for Database Engine resources,
InstanceName,ServerName, andCredentialshould be added to$this.ExcludeDscProperties. Currently onlyNameis excluded.🔎 Proposed fix
SqlDatabase () : base () { # These properties will not be enforced. $this.ExcludeDscProperties += @( 'Name' + 'InstanceName' + 'ServerName' + 'Credential' ) }Based on learnings, Database Engine resources must add these properties to
ExcludeDscProperties.
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667-673: Add missing properties toExcludeDscProperties.Per SqlServerDsc guidelines for Database Engine resources,
InstanceName,ServerName, andCredentialshould be added to$this.ExcludeDscProperties. Currently onlyNameis excluded.🔎 Proposed fix
SqlDatabase () : base () { # These properties will not be enforced. $this.ExcludeDscProperties += @( 'Name' + 'InstanceName' + 'ServerName' + 'Credential' ) }Based on learnings, Database Engine resources must add these properties to
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📄 CodeRabbit inference engine (.github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md)
**/*.ps1: Format public commands as{Verb}-SqlDsc{Noun}following PowerShell naming conventions
Format private functions as{Verb}-{Noun}following PowerShell naming conventions
Files:
source/Enum/001.RetentionPeriodUnits.ps1source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
source/**/*.ps1
📄 CodeRabbit inference engine (.github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-localization.instructions.md)
source/**/*.ps1: Localize all Write-Debug, Write-Verbose, Write-Error, Write-Warning and $PSCmdlet.ThrowTerminatingError() messages in PowerShell scripts
Use localized string keys from $script:localizedData, not hardcoded strings, in diagnostic messages
Reference localized strings using the syntax: Write-Verbose -Message ($script:localizedData.KeyName -f $value1)Localize all strings using string keys; remove any orphaned string keys
Files:
source/Enum/001.RetentionPeriodUnits.ps1source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
⚙️ CodeRabbit configuration file
source/**/*.ps1: # Localization GuidelinesRequirements
- Localize all Write-Debug, Write-Verbose, Write-Error, Write-Warning and $PSCmdlet.ThrowTerminatingError() messages
- Use localized string keys, not hardcoded strings
- Assume
$script:localizedDatais availableString Files
- Commands/functions:
source/en-US/{MyModuleName}.strings.psd1- Class resources:
source/en-US/{ResourceClassName}.strings.psd1Key Naming Patterns
- Format:
Verb_FunctionName_Action(underscore separators), e.g.Get_Database_ConnectingToDatabaseString Format
ConvertFrom-StringData @' KeyName = Message with {0} placeholder. (PREFIX0001) '@String IDs
- Format:
(PREFIX####)- PREFIX: First letter of each word in class or function name (SqlSetup → SS, Get-SqlDscDatabase → GSDD)
- Number: Sequential from 0001
Usage
Write-Verbose -Message ($script:localizedData.KeyName -f $value1)
Files:
source/Enum/001.RetentionPeriodUnits.ps1source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
source/Enum/*.ps1
📄 CodeRabbit inference engine (.github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines.instructions.md)
Enums should be located in
source/Enum/{DependencyGroupNumber}.{EnumName}.ps1
Files:
source/Enum/001.RetentionPeriodUnits.ps1
**/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1}
📄 CodeRabbit inference engine (.github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md)
**/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1}: Use descriptive names (3+ characters, no abbreviations) for functions, parameters, variables, and classes
Functions: Use PascalCase with Verb-Noun format using approved verbs
Parameters: Use PascalCase naming
Variables: Use camelCase naming
Keywords: Use lower-case
Classes: Use PascalCase naming
Include scope for script/global/environment variables:$script:,$global:,$env:
Use 4 spaces for indentation (no tabs)
Use one space around operators:$a = 1 + 2
Use one space between type and variable:[String] $name
Use one space between keyword and parenthesis:if ($condition)
No spaces on empty lines
Limit lines to 120 characters
Place newline before opening brace (except variable assignments)
Place one newline after opening brace
Place two newlines after closing brace (one if followed by another brace or continuation)
Use single quotes unless variable expansion is needed:'text'vs"text $variable"
For single-line arrays use:@('one', 'two', 'three')
For multi-line arrays: place each element on separate line with proper indentation
Do not use the unary comma operator (,) in return statements to force an array
For empty hashtables use:@{}
For hashtables: place each property on separate line with proper indentation and use PascalCase for property names
Single-line comments: use# Commentformat (capitalized, on own line)
Multi-line comments: use<# Comment #>format (opening and closing brackets on own line with indented text)
No commented-out code
Always add comment-based help to all functions and scripts with SYNOPSIS, DESCRIPTION (40+ chars), PARAMETER, and EXAMPLE sections before function/class
Comment-based help indentation: keywords 4 spaces, text 8 spaces
Include examples in comment-based help for all parameter sets and combinations
INPUTS section in comment-based help: List each pipeline-accepted type as inline code with a 1-line description, repeat keyword for each input type, specifyNone.if there are no inp...
Files:
source/Enum/001.RetentionPeriodUnits.ps1source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
**/[0-9][0-9][0-9].*.ps1
📄 CodeRabbit inference engine (.github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md)
Class files: Use
###.ClassName.ps1format (e.g.,001.SqlReason.ps1,004.StartupParameters.ps1)
Files:
source/Enum/001.RetentionPeriodUnits.ps1source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
**
⚙️ CodeRabbit configuration file
**: # DSC Community GuidelinesTerminology
- Command: Public command
- Function: Private function
- Resource: DSC class-based resource
Build & Test Workflow Requirements
- Run PowerShell script files from repository root
- Setup build and test environment (once per
pwshsession):./build.ps1 -Tasks noop- Build project before running tests:
./build.ps1 -Tasks build- Always run tests in new
pwshsession:Invoke-Pester -Path @({test paths}) -Output DetailedFile Organization
- Public commands:
source/Public/{CommandName}.ps1- Private functions:
source/Private/{FunctionName}.ps1- Classes:
source/Classes/{DependencyGroupNumber}.{ClassName}.ps1- Enums:
source/Enum/{DependencyGroupNumber}.{EnumName}.ps1- Unit tests:
tests/Unit/{Classes|Public|Private}/{Name}.Tests.ps1- Integration tests:
tests/Integration/Commands/{CommandName}.Integration.Tests.ps1Requirements
- Follow instructions over existing code patterns
- Follow PowerShell style and test guideline instructions strictly
- Always update CHANGELOG.md Unreleased section
- Localize all strings using string keys; remove any orphaned string keys
- Check DscResource.Common before creating private functions
- Separate reusable logic into private functions
- DSC resources should always be created as class-based resources
- Add unit tests for all commands/functions/resources
- Add integration tests for all public commands and resources
Files:
source/Enum/001.RetentionPeriodUnits.ps1source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
{**/*.ps1,**/*.psm1,**/*.psd1}
⚙️ CodeRabbit configuration file
{**/*.ps1,**/*.psm1,**/*.psd1}: # PowerShell GuidelinesNaming
- Use descriptive names (3+ characters, no abbreviations)
- Functions: PascalCase with Verb-Noun format using approved verbs
- Parameters: PascalCase
- Variables: camelCase
- Keywords: lower-case
- Classes: PascalCase
- Include scope for script/global/environment variables:
$script:,$global:,$env:File naming
- Class files:
###.ClassName.ps1format (e.g.001.SqlReason.ps1,004.StartupParameters.ps1)Formatting
Indentation & Spacing
- Use 4 spaces (no tabs)
- One space around operators:
$a = 1 + 2- One space between type and variable:
[String] $name- One space between keyword and parenthesis:
if ($condition)- No spaces on empty lines
- Try to limit lines to 120 characters
Braces
- Newline before opening brace (except variable assignments)
- One newline after opening brace
- Two newlines after closing brace (one if followed by another brace or continuation)
Quotes
- Use single quotes unless variable expansion is needed:
'text'vs"text $variable"Arrays
- Single line:
@('one', 'two', 'three')- Multi-line: each element on separate line with proper indentation
- Do not use the unary comma operator (
,) in return statements to force
an arrayHashtables
- Empty:
@{}- Each property on separate line with proper indentation
- Properties: Use PascalCase
Comments
- Single line:
# Comment(capitalized, on own line)- Multi-line:
<# Comment #>format (opening and closing brackets on own line), and indent text- No commented-out code
Comment-based help
- Always add comment-based help to all functions and scripts
- Comment-based help: SYNOPSIS, DESCRIPTION (40+ chars), PARAMETER, EXAMPLE sections before function/class
- Comment-based help indentation: keywords 4 spaces, text 8 spaces
- Include examples for all parameter sets and combinations
- INPUTS: List each pipeline‑accepted type as inline code with a 1‑line description...
Files:
source/Enum/001.RetentionPeriodUnits.ps1source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
source/[cC]lasses/020.*.ps1
📄 CodeRabbit inference engine (.github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md)
DSC class-based resources must use the file naming pattern
source/Classes/020.{ResourceName}.ps1
Files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1
📄 CodeRabbit inference engine (.github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md)
source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1: DSC class-based resources must be decorated with[DscResource(RunAsCredential = 'Optional')]or[DscResource(RunAsCredential = 'Mandatory')]based on requirements
DSC class-based resources must inherit fromResourceBaseclass from the DscResource.Base module
DSC class-based resources must use[Nullable[{FullTypeName}]]syntax for value-type properties (e.g.,[Nullable[System.Int32]])
DSC class-based resources must implement a required constructor with signatureResourceName () : base ($PSScriptRoot)and populate$this.ExcludeDscPropertiesarray
DSC class-based resources must implement required methods:Get(),Test(),Set(),GetCurrentState(), andModify()following the specified pattern
DSC class-based resources may optionally implement methods:AssertProperties()andNormalizeProperties()following the specified pattern
DSC class-based resources must include comment-based help with .DESCRIPTION section containing Requirements and Known issues sections with a link to all open issues on GitHub
DSC class-based resources must usetry/catchblocks for exception handling in classes
DSC class-based resources must useNew-*Exceptioncommands (such asNew-InvalidDataException,New-ArgumentException,New-InvalidOperationException,New-ObjectNotFoundException,New-InvalidResultException,New-NotImplementedException) instead ofthrowfor terminating errors in classes
Files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
⚙️ CodeRabbit configuration file
source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1: # DSC Class-Based Resource GuidelinesApplies to: Classes with
[DscResource(...)]decoration only.Requirements
- File:
source/Classes/020.{ResourceName}.ps1- Decoration:
[DscResource(RunAsCredential = 'Optional')](replace with'Mandatory'if required)- Inheritance: Must inherit
ResourceBase(part of module DscResource.Base)$this.localizedDatahashtable auto-populated byResourceBasefrom localization file- value-type properties: Use
[Nullable[{FullTypeName}]](e.g.,[Nullable[System.Int32]])Required constructor
MyResourceName () : base ($PSScriptRoot) { # Property names where state cannot be enforced, e.g. IsSingleInstance, Force $this.ExcludeDscProperties = @() }Required Method Pattern
[MyResourceName] Get() { # Call base implementation to get current state $currentState = ([ResourceBase] $this).Get() # If needed, post-processing on current state that can not be handled by GetCurrentState() return $currentState } [System.Boolean] Test() { # Call base implementation to test current state $inDesiredState = ([ResourceBase] $this).Test() # If needed, post-processing on test result that can not be handled by base Test() return $inDesiredState } [void] Set() { # Call base implementation to set desired state ([ResourceBase] $this).Set() # If needed, additional state changes that can not be handled by Modify() } hidden [System.Collections.Hashtable] GetCurrentState([System.Collections.Hashtable] $properties) { # Always return current state as hashtable, $properties contains key properties } hidden [void] Modify([System.Collections.Hashtable] $properties) { # Always set desired state, $properties contain those that must change state }Optional Method Pattern
hidden [void] AssertProperties([System.Collections.Hashtable] $properties) { # Validate user-provided properties, $p...
Files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
source/Classes/*.ps1
📄 CodeRabbit inference engine (.github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines.instructions.md)
source/Classes/*.ps1: Classes should be located insource/Classes/{DependencyGroupNumber}.{ClassName}.ps1
DSC resources should always be created as class-based resources
Files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
🧠 Learnings (44)
📓 Common learnings
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resources must inherit from `SqlResourceBase`
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/Integration/**/*.ps1 : Integration tests: use `Connect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine` for SQL Server DB session with correct CI credentials, and always follow with `Disconnect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine`
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Add `InstanceName`, `ServerName`, and `Credential` to `$this.ExcludeDscProperties` in Database Engine resources
Learnt from: dan-hughes
Repo: dsccommunity/UpdateServicesDsc PR: 86
File: tests/Unit/MSFT_UpdateServicesServer.Tests.ps1:6-45
Timestamp: 2025-10-10T14:01:42.703Z
Learning: For script-based (MOF) DSC resources in UpdateServicesDsc, unit tests should use Initialize-TestEnvironment with variables $script:dscModuleName and $script:dscResourceName, and set -ResourceType 'Mof'. This differs from class-based resource tests which use the simpler $script:moduleName template without Initialize-TestEnvironment.
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must inherit from `ResourceBase` class from the DscResource.Base module
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resource constructor format: `MyResourceName() : base () { }` without $PSScriptRoot parameter
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2150
File: source/Classes/020.SqlAgentAlert.ps1:141-150
Timestamp: 2025-08-28T17:12:44.232Z
Learning: For SqlServerDsc resources that inherit SqlResourceBase, the constructor pattern should be `MyResourceName() : base () { }` without the $PSScriptRoot parameter, as specified in the SqlServerDsc-specific guidelines which override the general DSC community guidelines.
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/copilot-instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:57:47.617Z
Learning: SqlServerDsc-specific guidelines and requirements override general project guidelines and requirements
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 1622
File: tests/Integration/DSC_SqlDatabase.Integration.Tests.ps1:1-30
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:56:46.759Z
Learning: Integration tests for MOF-based DSC resources (located in source/DSCResources/**) should use the Initialize-TestEnvironment pattern with -ResourceType 'Mof', not the BeforeDiscovery/BeforeAll pattern. The BeforeDiscovery/BeforeAll pattern is for class-based resources only.
Learnt from: dan-hughes
Repo: dsccommunity/UpdateServicesDsc PR: 85
File: source/en-US/UpdateServicesDsc.strings.psd1:1-2
Timestamp: 2025-10-04T21:33:23.022Z
Learning: In UpdateServicesDsc (and similar DSC modules), the module-level localization file (source/en-US/<ModuleName>.strings.psd1) can be empty when DSC resources have their own localization files in source/DSCResources/<ResourceName>/en-US/DSC_<ResourceName>.strings.psd1. Automated tests verify localization completeness for resources. Don't flag empty module-level localization files as issues when resources have separate localization.
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learning: Applies to source/Enum/*.ps1 : Enums should be located in `source/Enum/{DependencyGroupNumber}.{EnumName}.ps1`
Applied to files:
source/Enum/001.RetentionPeriodUnits.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resources must inherit from `SqlResourceBase`
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Add `InstanceName`, `ServerName`, and `Credential` to `$this.ExcludeDscProperties` in Database Engine resources
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resource constructor format: `MyResourceName() : base () { }` without $PSScriptRoot parameter
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-22T17:36:09.703Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2343
File: source/Classes/004.DatabaseFileGroupSpec.ps1:5-34
Timestamp: 2025-11-22T17:36:09.703Z
Learning: The comment-based help requirements for ## Requirements and ## Known issues sections only apply to class-based DSC resources (classes decorated with [DscResource(...)]) in source/Classes/**/*.ps1, not to regular helper classes, DTO classes, or specification classes in the same directory.
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must implement required methods: `Get()`, `Test()`, `Set()`, `GetCurrentState()`, and `Modify()` following the specified pattern
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/020.*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must use the file naming pattern `source/Classes/020.{ResourceName}.ps1`
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must implement a required constructor with signature `ResourceName () : base ($PSScriptRoot)` and populate `$this.ExcludeDscProperties` array
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-08-28T17:12:44.232Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2150
File: source/Classes/020.SqlAgentAlert.ps1:141-150
Timestamp: 2025-08-28T17:12:44.232Z
Learning: For SqlServerDsc resources that inherit SqlResourceBase, the constructor pattern should be `MyResourceName() : base () { }` without the $PSScriptRoot parameter, as specified in the SqlServerDsc-specific guidelines which override the general DSC community guidelines.
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learning: Applies to source/Classes/*.ps1 : DSC resources should always be created as class-based resources
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must inherit from `ResourceBase` class from the DscResource.Base module
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must be decorated with `[DscResource(RunAsCredential = 'Optional')]` or `[DscResource(RunAsCredential = 'Mandatory')]` based on requirements
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/Integration/**/*.ps1 : Integration tests: use `Connect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine` for SQL Server DB session with correct CI credentials, and always follow with `Disconnect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine`
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must use `[Nullable[{FullTypeName}]]` syntax for value-type properties (e.g., `[Nullable[System.Int32]]`)
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources may optionally implement methods: `AssertProperties()` and `NormalizeProperties()` following the specified pattern
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Avoid hardcoded computer names, use cross-platform `Get-ComputerName` instead of `$env:COMPUTERNAME`
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use `New-InvalidDataException` for invalid data errors instead of `throw` in MOF-based DSC resources
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use `New-InvalidOperationException` for invalid operation errors instead of `throw` in MOF-based DSC resources
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must use `New-*Exception` commands (such as `New-InvalidDataException`, `New-ArgumentException`, `New-InvalidOperationException`, `New-ObjectNotFoundException`, `New-InvalidResultException`, `New-NotImplementedException`) instead of `throw` for terminating errors in classes
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use `New-InvalidResultException` for invalid result errors instead of `throw` in MOF-based DSC resources
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use `New-NotImplementedException` for not implemented errors instead of `throw` in MOF-based DSC resources
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use `New-ArgumentException` for argument-related errors instead of `throw` in MOF-based DSC resources
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use `New-ObjectNotFoundException` for object not found errors instead of `throw` in MOF-based DSC resources
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Use `$PSCmdlet.ThrowTerminatingError()` for terminating errors (except for classes), use relevant error category, in try-catch include exception with localized message
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : For error handling, use `New-Exception` instead of `[System.Exception]::new(...)`
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-08-17T10:48:15.384Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2136
File: source/suffix.ps1:24-24
Timestamp: 2025-08-17T10:48:15.384Z
Learning: In source/suffix.ps1, the Write-Verbose message in the catch block for Import-SqlDscPreferredModule does not need localization because the exception message from Import-SqlDscPreferredModule is already localized by that command, making it an edge case exception to the localization guidelines.
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use `try/catch` blocks to handle exceptions in MOF-based DSC resources
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must use `try/catch` blocks for exception handling in classes
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Avoid empty catch blocks (instead use `-ErrorAction SilentlyContinue`)
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : In catch blocks with `Write-Error`, pass original exception using `-Exception` and always use `return` after `Write-Error` to avoid further processing
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-08-30T18:18:31.528Z
Learnt from: dan-hughes
Repo: dsccommunity/ActiveDirectoryCSDsc PR: 158
File: source/Classes/020.AdcsOnlineResponder.ps1:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-08-30T18:18:31.528Z
Learning: For ADCS resources in ActiveDirectoryCSDsc, when catching exceptions from Install-Adcs* commands to determine installation state, use string matching on the exception message (e.g., `$_.Exception.ToString() -match 'OnlineResponderSetupException$'`) instead of catching specific exception types. This avoids dependency on importing types that may not be available in all environments like CI systems or DSC authoring machines.
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Place two newlines after closing brace (one if followed by another brace or continuation)
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Place one newline after opening brace
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Place newline before opening brace (except variable assignments)
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : No spaces on empty lines
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : End files with only one blank line
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : No line shall have trailing whitespace
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : No commented-out code
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Maximum two consecutive newlines
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Never use backtick as line continuation in production code
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-powershell.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-24T18:09:36.332Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{ps1,psm1,psd1} : Multi-line comments: use `<# Comment #>` format (opening and closing brackets on own line with indented text)
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-08-28T17:10:34.765Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2150
File: source/Classes/020.SqlAgentAlert.ps1:198-217
Timestamp: 2025-08-28T17:10:34.765Z
Learning: DSC properties with default values (e.g., `$Ensure = 'Present'`) are always present in the properties hashtable passed to validation methods, even when not explicitly specified by the user.
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
📚 Learning: 2025-08-22T12:52:21.092Z
Learnt from: ChristophHannappel
Repo: dsccommunity/SharePointDsc PR: 1457
File: SharePointDsc/DSCResources/MSFT_SPFarm/MSFT_SPFarm.psm1:332-342
Timestamp: 2025-08-22T12:52:21.092Z
Learning: In SharePointDsc SPFarm resource, null values are acceptable for the DatabaseConnectionEncryption and DatabaseServerCertificateHostName parameters returned by Get-SPDscConfigDBConnectionEncryption, as these follow standard DSC patterns for representing unset or non-applicable properties in the current state.
Applied to files:
source/Classes/020.SqlDatabase.ps1
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1-322: LGTM!The comment-based help is comprehensive and follows all DSC resource guidelines, including the required Requirements and Known issues sections with proper GitHub link pattern.
323-666: LGTM!The class declaration, inheritance, and property definitions follow all guidelines. Properties correctly use nullable types for value types and appropriate ValidateSet constraints for enum-like strings.
675-691: LGTM!The required lifecycle methods correctly delegate to the base class implementation and follow the DSC class-based resource pattern.
697-885: LGTM!The
GetCurrentStatemethod correctly retrieves and maps database properties to the DSC resource state. The enum conversions and property mappings are appropriate, and error handling follows best practices.
893-931: LGTM!The
Modifymethod correctly orchestrates database lifecycle operations and appropriately delegates to specialized methods based on desired state.
937-1001: LGTM!The
AssertPropertiesmethod correctly validates read-only properties and ensures collation and compatibility level values are supported by the server instance.
1003-1080: LGTM!The
CreateDatabasemethod correctly prepares parameters, handles enum conversions, and includes proper error handling for both database creation and post-creation SnapshotIsolation configuration.
1082-1098: LGTM!The
RemoveDatabasemethod correctly removes the database with appropriate error handling and localized messages.
1100-1184: LGTM!The
UpdateDatabasemethod correctly handles special-case properties (OwnerName, SnapshotIsolation) separately and includes comprehensive error handling for all operations. The SnapshotIsolation error handling mentioned in previous reviews is now properly implemented.
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196-210: Unreleased: Boolean → SwitchParameter type fixes are documented correctlyThe bullets for
New-SqlDscDatabaseandSet-SqlDscDatabasePropertyclearly explain the change fromSystem.BooleantoSystem.Management.Automation.SwitchParameterfor boolean database properties and correctly reference [issue #2190]. This matches PowerShell best practices and is described consistently.Optional cleanup: there are two separate
### Fixedheadings in the Unreleased section (one starting around line 120 and another at line 182). Consider consolidating them into a single### Fixedsection to align with the “no duplicate sections in Unreleased” guideline.
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🧠 Learnings (35)
📓 Common learnings
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resources must inherit from `SqlResourceBase`
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Add `InstanceName`, `ServerName`, and `Credential` to `$this.ExcludeDscProperties` in Database Engine resources
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 1622
File: tests/Integration/DSC_SqlDatabase.Integration.Tests.ps1:1-30
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:56:46.759Z
Learning: Integration tests for MOF-based DSC resources (located in source/DSCResources/**) should use the Initialize-TestEnvironment pattern with -ResourceType 'Mof', not the BeforeDiscovery/BeforeAll pattern. The BeforeDiscovery/BeforeAll pattern is for class-based resources only.
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/Integration/**/*.ps1 : Integration tests: use `Connect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine` for SQL Server DB session with correct CI credentials, and always follow with `Disconnect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine`
Learnt from: dan-hughes
Repo: dsccommunity/UpdateServicesDsc PR: 85
File: source/en-US/UpdateServicesDsc.strings.psd1:1-2
Timestamp: 2025-10-04T21:33:23.022Z
Learning: In UpdateServicesDsc (and similar DSC modules), the module-level localization file (source/en-US/<ModuleName>.strings.psd1) can be empty when DSC resources have their own localization files in source/DSCResources/<ResourceName>/en-US/DSC_<ResourceName>.strings.psd1. Automated tests verify localization completeness for resources. Don't flag empty module-level localization files as issues when resources have separate localization.
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must inherit from `ResourceBase` class from the DscResource.Base module
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learning: Applies to source/Classes/*.ps1 : DSC resources should always be created as class-based resources
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resource constructor format: `MyResourceName() : base () { }` without $PSScriptRoot parameter
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must implement required methods: `Get()`, `Test()`, `Set()`, `GetCurrentState()`, and `Modify()` following the specified pattern
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Database Engine resources must inherit from `SqlResourceBase`
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/resources/**/*.ps1 : Add `InstanceName`, `ServerName`, and `Credential` to `$this.ExcludeDscProperties` in Database Engine resources
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/Integration/**/*.ps1 : Integration tests: use `Connect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine` for SQL Server DB session with correct CI credentials, and always follow with `Disconnect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine`
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.ps1 : Format public commands as `{Verb}-SqlDsc{Noun}` following PowerShell naming conventions
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use localized strings for all messages including Write-Verbose, Write-Error, and other messaging commands
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-12-10T20:07:45.822Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2367
File: source/en-US/SqlServerDsc.strings.psd1:489-498
Timestamp: 2025-12-10T20:07:45.822Z
Learning: In SqlServerDsc (and DSC Community modules), localization string error codes may have gaps in their sequential numbering (e.g., RSDD0001, RSDD0003) when strings are removed over time. Never suggest renumbering localization keys to make them sequential. QA tests safeguard against missing or extra localization string keys.
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CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-10-03T15:27:24.417Z
Learnt from: Borgquite
Repo: dsccommunity/UpdateServicesDsc PR: 78
File: source/DSCResources/MSFT_UpdateServicesComputerTargetGroup/MSFT_UpdateServicesComputerTargetGroup.psm1:9-22
Timestamp: 2025-10-03T15:27:24.417Z
Learning: In the UpdateServicesDsc repository, MOF-based DSC resources follow a minimal comment-based help convention that includes only .SYNOPSIS and .PARAMETER sections. The .DESCRIPTION, .INPUTS, and .OUTPUTS sections are intentionally omitted, even though functions have [OutputType()] attributes. This is consistent across all existing DSC resources: MSFT_UpdateServicesServer, MSFT_UpdateServicesCleanup, and MSFT_UpdateServicesApprovalRule.
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-22T17:36:09.703Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2343
File: source/Classes/004.DatabaseFileGroupSpec.ps1:5-34
Timestamp: 2025-11-22T17:36:09.703Z
Learning: The comment-based help requirements for ## Requirements and ## Known issues sections only apply to class-based DSC resources (classes decorated with [DscResource(...)]) in source/Classes/**/*.ps1, not to regular helper classes, DTO classes, or specification classes in the same directory.
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must use `[Nullable[{FullTypeName}]]` syntax for value-type properties (e.g., `[Nullable[System.Int32]]`)
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/020.*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must use the file naming pattern `source/Classes/020.{ResourceName}.ps1`
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use `New-InvalidOperationException` for invalid operation errors instead of `throw` in MOF-based DSC resources
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must include comment-based help with .DESCRIPTION section containing Requirements and Known issues sections with a link to all open issues on GitHub
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use `New-InvalidDataException` for invalid data errors instead of `throw` in MOF-based DSC resources
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must inherit from `ResourceBase` class from the DscResource.Base module
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.tests.ps1 : Add `$env:SqlServerDscCI = $true` in `BeforeAll` block and remove in `AfterAll` block of unit tests
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-12-30T15:15:25.261Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-integration-tests.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-30T15:15:25.261Z
Learning: Applies to tests/[iI]ntegration/**/*.[iI]ntegration.[tT]ests.ps1 : Call commands with `-Force` parameter where applicable in integration tests to avoid prompting
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-12-30T15:15:25.261Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-integration-tests.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-30T15:15:25.261Z
Learning: Applies to tests/[iI]ntegration/**/*.[iI]ntegration.[tT]ests.ps1 : Use `Get-ComputerName` for computer names in CI environments within integration tests
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-12-30T15:15:25.261Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-integration-tests.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-30T15:15:25.261Z
Learning: Applies to tests/[iI]ntegration/**/*.[iI]ntegration.[tT]ests.ps1 : Integration test files must include the required setup block with SuppressMessageAttribute, BeforeDiscovery block for DscResource.Test module import, and BeforeAll block for module initialization
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-12-30T15:15:25.261Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-integration-tests.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-30T15:15:25.261Z
Learning: Applies to tests/Integration/Commands/*.Integration.Tests.ps1 : Location for command integration tests: `tests/Integration/Commands/{CommandName}.Integration.Tests.ps1`
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-12-30T15:15:25.261Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-integration-tests.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-30T15:15:25.261Z
Learning: Applies to tests/[iI]ntegration/**/*.[iI]ntegration.[tT]ests.ps1 : Integration tests must cover all scenarios and code paths
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learning: Applies to tests/Integration/Commands/*.Integration.Tests.ps1 : Integration tests for commands should be located in `tests/Integration/Commands/{CommandName}.Integration.Tests.ps1`
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-08-09T19:29:36.323Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/DscResource.Test PR: 167
File: source/Private/Test-FileContainsClassResource.ps1:44-56
Timestamp: 2025-08-09T19:29:36.323Z
Learning: In the DscResource.Test repository, DSC resource attributes are consistently written as `[DscResource(...)]` rather than using variations like `[DscResourceAttribute()]` or fully qualified names like `[Microsoft.PowerShell.DesiredStateConfiguration.DscResource()]`. The Test-FileContainsClassResource function should focus on detecting the standard `[DscResource(...)]` pattern that is actually used in the codebase.
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T18:00:35.078Z
Learning: Check DscResource.Common before creating private functions
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources may optionally implement methods: `AssertProperties()` and `NormalizeProperties()` following the specified pattern
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Use `New-ArgumentException` for argument-related errors instead of `throw` in MOF-based DSC resources
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Unused mandatory parameters in `Set-TargetResource` and `Test-TargetResource` should include "Not used in <function_name>" in the help comment
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-class-resource.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:20.404Z
Learning: Applies to source/[cC]lasses/**/*.ps1 : DSC class-based resources must implement required methods: `Get()`, `Test()`, `Set()`, `GetCurrentState()`, and `Modify()` following the specified pattern
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/dsc-community-style-guidelines-mof-resources.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:59:01.508Z
Learning: Applies to source/DSCResources/**/*.psm1 : Every DSC resource must define the three required functions: `Get-TargetResource`, `Set-TargetResource`, and `Test-TargetResource`
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:57:47.617Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/copilot-instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:57:47.617Z
Learning: SqlServerDsc-specific guidelines and requirements override general project guidelines and requirements
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.tests.ps1 : When unit tests test classes or commands containing SMO types like `[Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.*]`, ensure they are properly stubbed in SMO.cs
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-10-19T10:33:22.772Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2309
File: tests/Integration/Commands/Initialize-SqlDscRebuildDatabase.Integration.Tests.ps1:132-148
Timestamp: 2025-10-19T10:33:22.772Z
Learning: In SqlServerDsc integration tests, when connecting via Connect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine using a local Windows account (e.g., 'SqlAdmin'), use the plain username format without computer/domain prefix. This is Windows Authentication with a local account. The NetBIOS format (e.g., 'COMPUTER\SqlAdmin') is only used for SqlSysAdminAccounts during SQL Server setup/rebuild and will throw an exception if used with Connect-SqlDscDatabaseEngine for local Windows accounts.
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: After changing SMO stub types in SMO.cs, run tests in a new PowerShell session for changes to take effect
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 0
File: .github/instructions/SqlServerDsc-guidelines.instructions.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-27T17:58:02.422Z
Learning: Applies to **/tests/**/*.tests.ps1 : In unit tests: use SMO stub types from SMO.cs, never mock SMO types
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
📚 Learning: 2025-08-17T10:13:30.079Z
Learnt from: johlju
Repo: dsccommunity/SqlServerDsc PR: 2136
File: source/Public/Remove-SqlDscLogin.ps1:104-108
Timestamp: 2025-08-17T10:13:30.079Z
Learning: In SqlServerDsc unit tests, SMO object stubs (like Login objects) should have properly mocked Parent properties with correct Server stub types and valid InstanceName values, rather than handling null Parent scenarios in production code.
Applied to files:
CHANGELOG.md
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CHANGELOG.md (8)
30-34: Unreleased: SqlDatabase entry is clear and well-scopedThe new bullet for
SqlDatabaseaccurately reflects the addition of the class-based resource, ties it toSet-SqlDscDatabaseProperty, and correctly references [issue #2174]. No changes needed.
99-104: Unreleased: SqlResourceBase.ConvertToSmoEnumType description looks goodThe
SqlResourceBasebullet clearly documentsConvertToSmoEnumType()as a reusable helper with a default namespace, and the issue link is correctly formatted. This matches the design intent for shared enum conversion.
141-145: Unreleased: SqlRS retry behavior fix is well-describedThe updated
SqlRSfix text properly captures the new retry (up to 2 minutes) and rethrow-on-final-attempt behavior, giving future readers enough context on the change and its motivation.
214-217: Unreleased: Legacy DSC_SqlDatabase removal note is clearThe
DSC_SqlDatabaseremoval bullet plainly states that the MOF-based resource is removed and directs users to the new class-basedSqlDatabaseresource, with a correct [issue #2174] link. This is the right level of guidance for a breaking removal.
297-299: [17.3.0]: IsLedger parameter addition is now properly recordedThe new bullet under
New-SqlDscDatabasein the 17.3.0 “Added” section correctly documents theIsLedgerparameter and its creation-only semantics, and aligns with the earlier note thatIsLedgerwas removed fromSet-SqlDscDatabaseProperty. Good historical clarification.
318-320: [17.3.0]: Prepared image pipeline job wording is consistentThe updated text about the
Integration_Test_Commands_SqlServer_PreparedImagejob succinctly explains the dedicated CI worker and its role in validating prepared-image scenarios, matching the surrounding style.
1670-1672: [16.0.0]: SqlServerNetwork deprecation wording is preciseThe deprecation note now correctly points users to SqlProtocol and SqlProtocolTcpIp using the standard italicized resource-name formatting. This improves clarity without altering historical meaning.
2646-2647: [14.0.0]: CONTRIBUTING.md link description remains historically accurateThe note about pointing to
CONTRIBUTING.mdon themasterbranch reflects the state at the time of the 14.0.0 release and matches the surrounding historical entries. No action needed here.
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Pull Request (PR) description
SqlDatabaseSQL Server instance. Supports a comprehensive set of database properties
that can be tested with
Set-SqlDscDatabaseProperty(issue #2174).
SqlResourceBaseConvertToSmoEnumType()to convert string values to SMOenum types at runtime. This method can be used by all resources inheriting
from
SqlResourceBaseand supports a default namespace parameter to avoidrepeating the full type name.
This Pull Request (PR) fixes the following issues
Task list
file CHANGELOG.md. Entry should say what was changed and how that
affects users (if applicable), and reference the issue being resolved
(if applicable).
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