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Carbon

Carbon is a PowerShell module for automating the configuration of Windows 7, 8, 2008, and 2012, Windows services, applications, and websites.

Version 2.10.2 · by Aaron Jensen

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Official site: get-carbon.org

About Carbon

Carbon is a PowerShell module for automating the configuration Windows 7, 8, 2008, and 2012 and automation the installation and configuration of Windows applications, websites, and services. It can configure and manage:

* Local users and groups

* IIS websites, virtual directories, and applications

* File system, registry, and certificate permissions

* Certificates

* Privileges

* Services

* Encryption

* Junctions

* Hosts file

* INI files

* Performance counters

* Shares

* .NET connection strings and app settings

* And much more!

All functions are idempotent: when run multiple times with the same arguments, your system will be in the same state without failing or producing errors.

How to install Carbon

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install carbon
  4. Open Carbon once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Carbon free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to get-carbon.org, the developer's official site, where Carbon is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Carbon?

The version listed here is 2.10.2, published /Date(1616. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Carbon from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install carbon. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Carbon safe?

Carbon downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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