Chapter 8 PowerShell and the File System

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Core Cmdlets

• Navigating the File System

• Managing Drives

• Managing Folders

• Managing Files

• Working with XML Files

• Working with CSV Files

• Scenario: Automating File System Management

• Summary

This chapter explains how PowerShell can be used to manage the Windows file system. This chapter provides examples on how to manage the file system using PowerShell. We discuss the core cmdlets; look at file system navigation; manage drives, folders and files; and show how to work with XML and CSV files. In addition, this chapter presents a working file-management script based on a real-world situation.

The goal is to give you a chance to learn how PowerShell scripting techniques ...

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