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Import-CMBaseline

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Module:
ConfigurationManager

Import a configuration baseline.

Syntax

Import-CMBaseline
      [-DuplicateWhileImporting]
      -FileName <String[]>
      [-Force]
      [-DisableWildcardHandling]
      [-ForceWildcardHandling]
      [-WhatIf]
      [-Confirm]
      [<CommonParameters>]

Description

Use this cmdlet to import one or more configuration baselines from files.

You can import a configuration baseline from a cabinet (.cab) file that conforms to the Service Modeling Language (SML) schema. For example, you might import data previously exported from Configuration Manager or included in a configuration pack from a vendor.

When you import a baseline configuration, you have the option of creating a local copy. You can then modify that baseline copy.

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 baseline

This command imports a baseline from a file named BaselineW2K8.cab.

Import-CMBaseline -FileName "\\ContosoServer01\Public\CM\BaselineW2K8.cab"

Example 2: Import multiple baselines

This command imports baselines from .cab files named BaselineW2K8.cab and BaselineWin7.cab. It uses the DuplicateWhileImporting parameter, so it creates an editable version of the configuration baselines.

Import-CMBaseline -FileName "\\ContosoServer01\Public\CM\BaselineW2K8.cab","\\ContosoServer01\Public\CM\BaselineWin7.cab" -DuplicateWhileImporting

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

-DuplicateWhileImporting

Add this parameter to duplicate the baseline when it imports. When you duplicate a baseline, you can then modify it.

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

-FileName

Specify an array of cabinet (.cab) file names to import.

Type:String[]
Aliases:FilePath, ImportFilePath, Path, FileNames, FilePaths, ImportFilePaths, Paths
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-Force

Forces the command to run without asking for user confirmation.

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

-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