As part of teaching last year, I wrote a blog post about using NixOS for exam computers:
https://simonshine.dk/articles/nixos-exam-computers/
This article is more directed towards teaching settings.
It was motivating because I’d like to eventually work with managed NixOS workplace machines.
This is actually something I’ve been thinking about, mostly on the backburned for managed devices and such, specially for non-technical workers.
I think your problem space shares some of the same issues, e.g. having the tools someone needs available on day one if they’re starting a job. For some compliance issues, I imagine there is also a lot of overlap with creating environments that are running required security checks. For example, for a written exam, having restrictions on e.g., networking.
Given how e.g. Denmark and France seems to be working towards replacing Windows with NixOS, I do hope I can manage to find a way to support a more “typical IT admin” workflow for a fleet of non-dev workplace/teaching computers. I think it would be very powerful to create a real alternative to active directory and the all the centralized management tools that windows currently have.
I wonder if you’ve been considering this for e.g. a monitored exam? Or perhaps, that’s more something the IT Admins would run?
I came accross this link a while back
My only interaction with Microsoft Windows is deleting its partition table once in a while, but it still brings me pleasure every time.
Hehehe .. This stood out