How do I fix error: Test-NetConnection : A positional parameter cannot be found that accepts argument 'if'.

VMS 0

I am trying to mount a File share using the Active Directory or Microsoft Entra auth method. I have the method enabled, I have the PC that I am trying to mount the file share to is enrolled to Intune and the user logged in under their Microsoft Entra ID, and am using the PowerShell script generated by the "Connect" window. Here is the script I am using (with the file share info redacted):

$connectTestResult = Test-NetConnection -ComputerName <<file_share_name>>.file.core.windows.net -Port 445
if ($connectTestResult.TcpTestSucceeded) {
 # Mount the drive
 New-PSDrive -Name M -PSProvider FileSystem -Root "\\<<file_share_name>>.file.core.windows.net\u-brandonp" -Persist
} else {
 Write-Error -Message "Unable to reach the Azure storage account via port 445. Check to make sure your organization or ISP is not blocking port 445, or use Azure P2S VPN, Azure S2S VPN, or Express Route to tunnel SMB traffic over a different port."
}

However, when I try to run it, I am getting this error message:

Screenshot 2024-05-23 at 2.45.45 PM

Any help on how to resolve this would be great!

Thanks!

Sumarigo-MSFT 44,586 Reputation points Microsoft Employee

2024-05-27T02:48:24.7833333+00:00

@VMS Apologies for the delay response here! I am check on your issue!

Anand Prakash Yadav 7,540 Microsoft Vendor

Hello VMS,

Thank you for posting your query here!

Can you please check with this revised version of your script:

# Replace <<file_share_name>> with your actual file share name
$fileShareName = "<<file_share_name>>.file.core.windows.net"
# Test the network connection and check if it succeeded
$connectTestResult = Test-NetConnection -ComputerName $fileShareName -Port 445; if ($connectTestResult.TcpTestSucceeded) {
    # Mount the drive if the connection test succeeded
    New-PSDrive -Name M -PSProvider FileSystem -Root "\\$fileShareName\u-brandonp" -Persist
} else {
    # Output an error message if the connection test failed
    Write-Error -Message "Unable to reach the Azure storage account via port 445. Check to make sure your organization or ISP is not blocking port 445, or use Azure P2S VPN, Azure S2S VPN, or Express Route to tunnel SMB traffic over a different port."
}

The semicolon (;) separates the Test-NetConnection command and the if statement on the same line. Also, ensure that you’re using a relatively recent version of PowerShell. Some older versions may have limitations or issues.

Do let us know if you have any further queries. I’m happy to assist you further.

VMS 0 Reputation points

2024-05-29T18:05:23.7+00:00

Hi, I just tried using that code and it is giving me this error now:
VMS 0 Reputation points

2024-05-29T18:06:32.37+00:00

Hi, I just wanted to check and see if you had any input on how to solve this new error?
VMS 0 Reputation points

2024-06-05T03:58:19.2966667+00:00

Hi, I am just following up on this...

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