Import-CMCollection

Import a collection.

Syntax

Import-CMCollection
      [-ImportFilePath] <String>
      [-DisableWildcardHandling]
      [-ForceWildcardHandling]
      [-WhatIf]
      [-Confirm]
      [<CommonParameters>]

Description

Use this cmdlet to import a previously exported collection from a managed object format (.mof) file.

You can use this export/import process to backup custom collections, or for development lifecycle. For example, you develop a new collection in a lab environment. Export the collection from the test environment, and then import it into the production hierarchy.

For more information, see How to manage collections in Configuration Manager.

Note

Run Configuration Manager cmdlets from the Configuration Manager site drive, for example PS XYZ:\>. For more information, see getting started.

Examples

Example 1: Import a collection

This command imports the collection from the collection.mof file.

Import-CMCollection -ImportFilePath "c:\path\collection.mof"

Parameters

-Confirm

Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.

Type:SwitchParameter
Aliases:cf
Position:Named
Default value:False
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-DisableWildcardHandling

This parameter treats wildcard characters as literal character values. You can't combine it with ForceWildcardHandling.

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ForceWildcardHandling

This parameter processes wildcard characters and may lead to unexpected behavior (not recommended). You can't combine it with DisableWildcardHandling.

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ImportFilePath

Specify the full path of the MOF file for the collection to import.

You can't import from a file that defines a collection that already exists. For example, if you export the All Systems collection, you can't import it. The cmdlet returns the following error: An object with the specified name already exists.

Type:String
Aliases:FileName, FilePath, Path
Position:0
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-WhatIf

Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs. The cmdlet doesn't run.

Type:SwitchParameter
Aliases:wi
Position:Named
Default value:False
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

Inputs

None

Outputs

System.Object