DevOps Software Tools Installer Script

Overview

The DevOps-software-tools-installer.ps1 script automates the setup of a comprehensive DevOps environment on Windows. It streamlines the installation and configuration of a wide range of software tools essential for development and operations, including package managers, development environments, cloud CLI tools, and more. Designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind, this script ensures a seamless setup process, allowing DevOps professionals to focus on their core tasks without worrying about manual setup complexities.

Features

• Automated Installation: Quickly installs and configures a suite of essential DevOps tools with minimal user intervention.
• Comprehensive Toolset: Includes popular tools such as Git, Docker Desktop, Azure CLI, AWS CLI, Visual Studio Code, Terraform, Kubernetes CLI, and many others.
• PowerShell 7 Support: Facilitates the installation or update of PowerShell 7 alongside essential PowerShell modules for enhanced scripting capabilities.
• Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Setup: Automates the enabling of WSL and installation of preferred Linux distributions, enhancing the Windows development environment.
• Manual Installation Workarounds: Provides solutions for installing tools like Google Cloud SDK manually, ensuring users have access to the latest versions.

Prerequisites

• Operating System: Windows 10 or later.
• Permissions: Local administrative privileges are required.
• Network: An active internet connection for downloading software packages.

Usage Instructions

1. Open PowerShell with Administrative Privileges: Right-click the Start button, select "Windows PowerShell (Admin)" to launch PowerShell with the necessary permissions.

2. Set Execution Policy (if required): Allow the execution of PowerShell scripts by setting the execution policy:

   Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser

3. Execute the Installer Script: Navigate to the folder containing DevOps-software-tools-installer.ps1 and run the script:

   .\DevOps-software-tools-installer.ps1

Software Installed

This script installs a variety of tools essential for DevOps workflows:

• Development Tools: git, docker-desktop, visualstudiocode, terraform, kubernetes-cli
• Cloud CLI Tools: azure-cli, awscli
• Database Tools: mysql.workbench
• Remote Access Tools: anydesk, mremoteng
• API Testing Tools: postman
• Miscellaneous: bitwarden, firefox, snagit

Customization

Users can customize the script to add or remove software according to their needs. Modify the $chocoSoftwareList and $psModules variables to adjust the software installation list. Ensure compatibility and availability through Chocolatey and the PowerShell Gallery for new additions.

Troubleshooting

• Execution Policy Error: Ensure the execution policy allows script execution. Use the Set-ExecutionPolicy command as shown above.
• Installation Failures: Verify internet connectivity and administrative rights. For specific software installation issues, consult the error messages and the official documentation for troubleshooting steps.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome. Enhancements, new tool integrations, and bug reports can significantly improve the script. Please submit pull requests or issues via the GitHub repository.

Support

For questions, support, or feedback regarding the script, please open an issue in the GitHub repository where the script is hosted.