Use this cmdlet to export a configuration baseline to a cabinet (.cab) file. Configuration data is converted to desired configuration management (DCM) digest XML files.
You can then import it to the same or a different Configuration Manager site. You can use this export/import process to backup custom configuration data, or for development lifecycle. For example, you develop a new configuration baseline in a lab environment. Export the baseline from the test environment, and then import it into the production hierarchy.
Note
Run Configuration Manager cmdlets from the Configuration Manager site drive, for example PS XYZ:\>. For more information, see getting started.
Examples
Example 1: Export a baseline
This command exports the configuration baseline named BLConfig01 to the file named BaselineW2K8.cab.
Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.
Parameter properties
Type:
SwitchParameter
Default value:
False
Supports wildcards:
False
DontShow:
False
Aliases:
cf
Parameter sets
(All)
Position:
Named
Mandatory:
False
Value from pipeline:
False
Value from pipeline by property name:
False
Value from remaining arguments:
False
-DisableWildcardHandling
This parameter treats wildcard characters as literal character values. You can't combine it with ForceWildcardHandling.
Parameter properties
Type:
SwitchParameter
Default value:
None
Supports wildcards:
False
DontShow:
False
Parameter sets
(All)
Position:
Named
Mandatory:
False
Value from pipeline:
False
Value from pipeline by property name:
False
Value from remaining arguments:
False
-ForceWildcardHandling
This parameter processes wildcard characters and may lead to unexpected behavior (not recommended). You can't combine it with DisableWildcardHandling.
Parameter properties
Type:
SwitchParameter
Default value:
None
Supports wildcards:
False
DontShow:
False
Parameter sets
(All)
Position:
Named
Mandatory:
False
Value from pipeline:
False
Value from pipeline by property name:
False
Value from remaining arguments:
False
-Id
Specify the CI_ID of the configuration baseline to export. For example, 16777516.
Parameter properties
Type:
Int32
Default value:
None
Supports wildcards:
False
DontShow:
False
Aliases:
CIId, CI_ID
Parameter sets
SearchByIdMandatory
Position:
0
Mandatory:
True
Value from pipeline:
False
Value from pipeline by property name:
False
Value from remaining arguments:
False
-InputObject
Specify a configuration baseline object to export. To get this object, use the Get-CMBaseline cmdlet.
Parameter properties
Type:
IResultObject
Default value:
None
Supports wildcards:
False
DontShow:
False
Parameter sets
SearchByValueMandatory
Position:
0
Mandatory:
True
Value from pipeline:
True
Value from pipeline by property name:
False
Value from remaining arguments:
False
-Name
Specify the name of the configuration baseline to export.
Parameter properties
Type:
String
Default value:
None
Supports wildcards:
False
DontShow:
False
Aliases:
LocalizedDisplayName
Parameter sets
SearchByNameMandatory
Position:
0
Mandatory:
True
Value from pipeline:
False
Value from pipeline by property name:
False
Value from remaining arguments:
False
-Path
Specify the full path of the cabinet file to export to. Include the file extension .cab in the path.
Parameter properties
Type:
String
Default value:
None
Supports wildcards:
False
DontShow:
False
Aliases:
FileName, FilePath, ExportFilePath
Parameter sets
(All)
Position:
Named
Mandatory:
True
Value from pipeline:
False
Value from pipeline by property name:
False
Value from remaining arguments:
False
-WhatIf
Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs. The cmdlet doesn't run.
Parameter properties
Type:
SwitchParameter
Default value:
False
Supports wildcards:
False
DontShow:
False
Aliases:
wi
Parameter sets
(All)
Position:
Named
Mandatory:
False
Value from pipeline:
False
Value from pipeline by property name:
False
Value from remaining arguments:
False
CommonParameters
This cmdlet supports the common parameters: -Debug, -ErrorAction, -ErrorVariable,
-InformationAction, -InformationVariable, -OutBuffer, -OutVariable, -PipelineVariable,
-ProgressAction, -Verbose, -WarningAction, and -WarningVariable. For more information, see
about_CommonParameters.